Keys to press to restore a Dell laptop

[AnytimeAnywhere]

I recently wanted to restore a Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP Pro back
to factory defaults. I tried to get into the setup program during the boot
up process by pressing ESC, F2, F8, F10, and F12. None of these keys
produced the menu that would allow me to restore Windows. I called Dell,
but the technician wouldn't tell me.

Does anybody know the correct key(s) to press while booting to get to a
restore menu?

Thanks,

John

 

[Dave Patrick]

Try booting from your restore CD-Rom

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|I recently wanted to restore a Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP Pro back
| to factory defaults. I tried to get into the setup program during the
boot
| up process by pressing ESC, F2, F8, F10, and F12. None of these keys
| produced the menu that would allow me to restore Windows. I called Dell,
| but the technician wouldn't tell me.
|
| Does anybody know the correct key(s) to press while booting to get to a
| restore menu?
|
| Thanks,
|
| John
|
|

 

[Kerry Brown]

I recently wanted to restore a Dell Inspiron 6000 with Windows XP Pro
back to factory defaults. I tried to get into the setup program
during the boot up process by pressing ESC, F2, F8, F10, and F12.
None of these keys produced the menu that would allow me to restore
Windows. I called Dell, but the technician wouldn't tell me.

Does anybody know the correct key(s) to press while booting to get to
a restore menu?

Thanks,

John

What does your manual say?

Kerry

 

[AnytimeAnywhere]

There is none.

 

[AnytimeAnywhere]

The manual does not contain any restore information.

 

[Dave Patrick]

Call and request one.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft MVP [Windows]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect

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| There is none.

 

[Nepatsfan]

I recently wanted to restore a Dell Inspiron 6000 with
Windows XP Pro back to factory defaults. I tried to get
into the setup program during the boot up process by
pressing ESC, F2, F8, F10, and F12. None of these keys
produced the menu that would allow me to restore Windows. I
called Dell, but the technician wouldn't tell me.

Does anybody know the correct key(s) to press while booting
to get to a restore menu?

Thanks,

John

According to the instructions on page 71 of the manual for your
laptop, you need to hit the Ctrl + F11 key combination at
bootup to start the reinstall procedure.

Do yourself a favor, first go to Dell's support site and
download a copy of the manual for your laptop. Next, contact
Dell and get them to send you an XP Pro installation CD. It may
cost you, but it will be worth it in the long run.

Good luck

Nepatsfan