How do i reset my Dell Inspiron 530s to the factory settings?

Question

My computer is completely screwed up with like 10 different virus's. I've tried antimalware, antispyware, and almost everything else, but nothing will work. Now I can't even get into my computer... I have the Operating system reinstallation dvd but when i put it into the computer nothing happens... help?

Answer 1

Do it Dell's way at http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/dsn/en/document?c=us&cs=19&dl=false&l=en&s=dhs&docid=3E48AE3870775D64E040A68F5B2877D4&doclang=en

Answer 2

To boot from your CD/DVD, the BIOS settings on your computer must be configured to do this. On start up keep tapping either F1, F2, F10,(Be Aware that some manufacturers use F10 for system recovery!) Esc, or Del, to enter the BIOS set-up. Look for "Drive configuration", "Boot order" or similar and make the CD/DVD drive the first boot device. Save settings and exit.



Insert the CD/DVD into your CD/DVD drive, and then restart your computer.

When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press a key to start the computer from the CD/DVD.



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Answer 3

What cajungirlkye suggested is authentic. What Brigitta suggested is incorrect. do not circulate there to get some third party piece of utility which you do not understand something approximately and that frankly won't be able to be depended on.

Answer 4

Typically, but not always, the F8 key will take you to the boot menu at startup. Then scroll to drive you wish to boot from, & press "Enter". Your there!