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Question

Cant reset computer to factory setting!!

Feb 12, 2015 6:29AM PST

Everytime I would try to check for updates on my computer it would say the app is missing of could not be found. I am pretty sure I deleted something a while ago trying to speed up my computer. Today I decided I would just restore to factory setting and start over but it also says app is missing or could not be found. Would really appreciate the help.
Thanks

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Clarification Request
If the restore area was deleted.
Feb 12, 2015 6:37AM PST

You have to use restore media instead. Some folk forget to make them and have to order it. Some Dells, you can download it but installation is tricky to advanced. Sorry but nothing has changed about this so I'll wait for machine make and model details.
Bob

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Cant reset computer to factory setting!!
Feb 12, 2015 7:07AM PST

Thanks for replying right after I posted this I figured it out.

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And what's your next move?
Feb 12, 2015 7:16AM PST

Dafydd.