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Question

Resetting an old work laptop.

Sep 12, 2012 7:04AM PDT

Hey, my dad gave me his old Dell work laptop and i want to wipe it so it doesn't have the work login or anything. I want to restore it to factory settings.

Its running Windows XP and I don't have a cd with windows on it.

Can someone please help me?

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Dell.
Sep 12, 2012 9:34AM PDT
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still need help
Sep 12, 2012 12:33PM PDT

Thanks, yeah that link you posted should help, as it does have a windows vista sticker on it. But I also need help resetting it. I don't know the process to get rid of the old work login.

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The process is at dell.
Sep 13, 2012 1:26AM PDT

In short, make that boot dvd, boot it and answer the questions.

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thanks
Sep 13, 2012 5:04AM PDT

Ok, I'll try it and tell you if it works

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hey
Sep 26, 2012 11:36PM PDT

If you need a dell XP disc, send me your info and I can get you one. You'll need a re-installation disc to wipe it out and bring it back to new. My email is robrote66@gmail.com if you're interested in a disc.