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This article has been viewed , times. Learn more If your Windows Vista computer stops working unexpectedly due to a system error or virus, or you want to completely wipe the hard drive and restore your computer to its original factory settings, you can reset your computer using any one of several methods.
You can either perform a system restore, restore the contents of your computer from a previous system image backup, reinstall Windows, or simply restore your computer back to its original factory settings.
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Select the radio button next to the restore point for which you want your computer restored. You can either choose the restore point recommended by Windows, or choose a different restore point. Method 2. Click on the Start menu, then click on the arrow next to the Lock icon. Click on the name of the operating system you want repaired.
Select the restoration point to which you want your computer restored. Method 3. Power on your Windows Vista computer. Press the F8 key repeatedly as your computer boots up.
The Advanced Boot Options menu will display on-screen. If the Advanced Boot Options menu does not display, restart your computer and continue to press F8 repeatedly before the Windows logo displays on-screen. Select your username from the dropdown menu and type your Windows Vista password. Choose the restoration point to which you want the state of your computer restored. Method 4. Insert your Windows Vista Installation disc into the disc drive of your computer.
Method 5. Disconnect all non-essential external peripherals from your computer. Examples of non-essential external peripherals are printers, flash drives, and scanners. The Advanced Boot Options menu will display on your screen. If the Advanced Boot Options menu does not display, restart your computer and try again to press F8 repeatedly before the Windows logo is displayed on-screen. Select the option to perform an image restore.
Your computer will restart, and be ready for use as if the computer were brand new.
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