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Hi, I thought reinstalling windows xp might resolve some of my problems as my
computer was becoming more and more unstable. It didn't really resolve much,
it did help with making shortcuts work again, I now need to re install my
software and peripherals, but what I really want to do is return the computer
back to the state it was when it came out of the box new, (then reinstall
software and hardware) which was over a year ago, so the warantee with the
manufacturer has run out. The computer, Dell, came with windows preinstalled.
Along with all drivers.

Any ideas on how to proceed? I noticed there is software called wipe clean,
but I don't think it was really made to accomplish what I want to
accomplish.Another reason I want to start over, but keep windows intact is to
get rid of any viruses or bugs that migtht be in here.
 
BooBooBaby said:
Hi, I thought reinstalling windows xp might resolve some of my problems as my
computer was becoming more and more unstable. It didn't really resolve much,
it did help with making shortcuts work again, I now need to re install my
software and peripherals, but what I really want to do is return the computer
back to the state it was when it came out of the box new, (then reinstall
software and hardware) which was over a year ago, so the warantee with the
manufacturer has run out. The computer, Dell, came with windows preinstalled.
Along with all drivers.

Any ideas on how to proceed? I noticed there is software called wipe clean,
but I don't think it was really made to accomplish what I want to
accomplish.Another reason I want to start over, but keep windows intact is to
get rid of any viruses or bugs that migtht be in here.
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Dell computers come with an option to restore the machine
to factory condition. It is usually invoked by booting the
machine with the "Restore" CD. Ask the Dell helpdesk if
unsure how to apply it.
 
Hi, I don't seem to have a restore cd from Dell. If I did I would have used
it. I will contact Dell and ask about that cd though. After restoring I will
need to find windows updates not to upgrade windows xp to something else but
to get all the patches windows provides for xp that I have downloaded over
the last year. I can't seem to find this link anywhere. thanks
 
I found windows updates, they were not in start menu where they should have
been, because they weren't installed anymore. it was the activex things I
needed. They became corrupted a while ago. Along with almost everything else
in my computer.
 
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