HP Pavilion computers have a hidden partition which contains the files necessary
to restore your PC to its original factory condition. Please read and follow these
instructions carefully:
HP Pavilion Desktop PCs - Performing a Full System Recovery in Microsoft Windows XP
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/famiDocument?product=12455&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=bph07145
Note: HP offers both a "destructive" and "non-destructive" method....use the
"destructive" method.
Note: You must return your HP computer to the exact same hardware configuration
as it was originally. Disconnect all peripheral hardware devices except for the monitor,
keyboard and mouse.
HP Instant Support Professional Edition
http://instantsupport.hp.com/euserv/jsp/hpinstantsupport.jsp
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
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|I bought my HP pre-installed with Windows XP about 2 1/2
| years ago. A recent spate of infections set me thinking
| that the best way to clean out all the junk was to start
| from ground zero -- by reinstalling XP.
|
| Unfortunately, I can't find any system restore disks.
| Anyone know how I can get 'em without paying an arm and a
| leg?
