How do i reset my dell dimension 3100 to factory settings?

How do i reset my dell dimension 3100 to factory settings, as i am selling it.How do i reset my dell dimension 3100 to factory settings?This really depends on what operating system the Dell system shipped with. This link will display instructions for both XP and Vista: http://support.dell.com/support/topics/g鈥?/a>



As per the link, if the system shipped with XP you will just need to press Ctrl and F11 at the Dell screen when the computer first turns on.



If the system shipped with Windows Vista:



"Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Restart.



As the computer restarts, press the F8 key until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.

Note: You must press F8 before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press F8 after the Windows logo appears, the Advanced Boot Options menu does not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.



Press the (Down Arrow) to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press Enter.



Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.



Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.



Click Dell Factory Image Restore.



In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.



Click to select the check box for Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition.



Click Next. The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.



When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer."



Please note that these types of restores will remove everything that has been installed/added (programs, data/files etc.) on the computer since receiving it from Dell.



I hope this helps.How do i reset my dell dimension 3100 to factory settings?you need the restore disk that came with it.(the computer) if you need to get it call tech support and say your the origonal owner(if your not) the just put the disk in and restart and press a button when prompted and follow the easy steps good luck.How do i reset my dell dimension 3100 to factory settings?Pressing f12 will usually restore it to factory settingsHow do i reset my dell dimension 3100 to factory settings?
press f12 at the boot up screen should give u the option