How do i reset my HP Pavilion dv8000 back to its default settings?

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like i need to wipe the drive,but keep the os and required stuffs for
it,someone please help

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Taylormacvicarlover wrote:
> like i need to wipe the drive,but keep the os and required stuffs
> for it,someone please help

"stuffs"? There's a plural form of that?

Read your manual.

It may have a partition on the hard disk drive to restore/recover to
original "as-shipped" condition.

It may have had (possible) you create a CD/DVD recovery restoration set.

It may have (doubtful, but plausible) came with actual installation media.

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"Taylormacvicarlover" wrote:

> like i need to wipe the drive,but keep the os and required stuffs for
> it,someone please help

Hi,
If your data backed up, you can restore the machine to factory settings by
using their utility which I believe installed and you need to hi a key
combination or a Key to start the process of resetting it to factory
settings!

By press F11 at startup you will be able to start the restore option, be
warned you will lose all programs/applications installed extra on this
machine.

Using the PC Recovery Solution

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...&product=18703

Maintenance and Service Guide:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00701888.pdf

HTH
nass
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On Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:00:01 -0700, Taylormacvicarlover
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> like i need to wipe the drive,but keep the os and required stuffs for
> it,someone please help

Go to the HP web site or call and ask HP. They will tell you the
"stuffs" you need to do.

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