How to Restore Dell Windows 7 Computer to Factory Settings

[@brentkornhaus9453]

I spent countless hours watching other tutorials that didn't work. I could have saved so much time if I'd found this one sooner. Was able to follow it exactly. Thank you!

[@ashleymaree329]

Getting old laptops cleaned up and rebooted to loan out during this whole corona virus mess. All classes have been moved to online learning and a lot of families weren't prepared. Luckily I have 4 old laptops lying around. This video helped a ton! Thank you!

[@8bitcritr]

Thanks Steve. I can't believe it took me about 10 Google searches to find such a simple walk through, and finally you told me exactly what I needed to know.

[@TheChromeRonin]

Brilliant Thanks. I work on Windows server all day long, and had no idea how the dell recovery worked for home users. This saved me a whole bunch of time.

[@RetroKiddo]

THANK YOU. I HAVE BEEN WATCHING VIDEOS FOR HOURS AND NOTHING WORKED UNTIL NOW, This is my 2nd time and I forgot how. Thanks so much!!

[@Wowavideowatcher]

lol same exact thing here, this is so easy now

[@Phungor]

Me too

[@catloverofthecentury]

Thank you so much for the walkthrough! I got my moms old Dell computer for Christmas, and didn't know how to restore it to factory settings and finally got fed up with all my mother's stuff on my computer, as well as it being slow, and I tried calling Dell customer support and they wanted me to pay a "one time fee" which I can't because I'm broke until Thursday. So finally I came across this video and I'm all set! Thank you again!

[@GuruBrew]

All the drivers and preinstalled applications will return as they were when new.. Thanks for the comment

[@sheenaelkins5887]

Thank you! I got all the way to the part where you said if it doesn't have that last option to restore that we would need a Dell CD but the wording was just a little bit different so I went ahead and clicked it and it was what I needed... It said Dell Factory Image Restore for those that might also have this issue. So far it's working, It's reformatting the hard drive and restoring the factory image right now.

[@frepi]

Thanks! I went to Microsoft web site, Dell web site and all I could find there were generic answers with very little details that were practically useless. Your video is what put me on the right track.

[@indrazable]

6:30 .. may I ask.. after you finished 'factory setting'.. how did you get that Window 7 Home Premium 'dialog box came up ?

[@charliemalak7221]

...your video still helping people to this day, thank you!

[@MapleRockGardens]

This was spot on for what I needed. Thank you so much. I have this old computer that I stopped using because it was so slow, and with your help, I can now use it without all of those annoying interruptions.

[@xXNinja2102Xx]

Finally! Someone straight to the point!! Thank you sir!!

[@MySon89]

finally something that helped, i look through all of these useless sources and this man helps in less than 10 mins

[@dkat1108]

I know this is an old video but it is a good one I just want to add a few suggestions: 1st. run some kind of CHKDSK on you hard drive to make sure its worthy of restoring. 2nd. Look for the Dell create your own restore media. Most Dells have this option. 3rd Just for giggles use a key finder to find all your keys for software including windows 7. Sometimes they are different than whats on the case.

[@TheSadhizta]

Thank you so much for this very informational video! I bought an Inspiron Mini for my kids back in 2011 and it stopped working in 2012. It just wouldn't boot up anymore and had been kept in my storage until today. I have just finished restoring it and it is now working as fast as when it was brand new!!! You are a BIG HELP Sir!

[@jeromehesse5266]

Thank you so much I was able to set the Dell up like a new one. The window where you said stop for you will not be able to achieve the restart looked different but I choice what looked to be right even if the wording was a little different and the icon was not the same. It worked very similar so that's great!! Thanks

[@scorpio2414]

Hi having same issue don't have the Dell data symbol can u tell me how you did it

[@NurseDeb53]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I was able to restore my old Dell Laptop before giving away. I didn't have to wait for my son to do it either.

[@jahBlizzy]

You just saved me 120$ for software warranty from dell. You the man!

[@erikaromerom]

2020 , thank you saved me from buying a laptop!!! Thank you once again.

[@beniu7448]

I don't have the last option to restore it says unknown 🤦 this is my daughter's when she used to go to her dad's. We want to restore to factory settings. Please help

[@retiredmailwoman]

Thanks so much for this video. I was so frustrated, my laptop had issues and would not even download important updates. Nice to start fresh again. Dell( and you) made it easy for us!

[@gta89cn]

If you don't have the factory restore thing you don't need to buy a disk just go to restore manager and click factory restore

[@jayfiassi6152]

Where is tthat?

[@lilchip2goal]

where is that opion?

[@sul6an915]

Where is that?

[@calebmorris5583]

sweet thanks man.. finally was able to factory reset my Dell laptop, had it for months just sitting around. didn't know how to do it, but now I do thanks man.

[@myswatvalley]

Thanks Guru. my laptop was very slow I used it for more then 2 years. I tried for factory restore but can not find the factory reset. your video help me a lot. Thanks

[@meleisele412]

Huge thank you!!! I've been trying to revive my 2010 laptop got months now. I was told that I needed a disk. Thanks for not taking your video down!

[@eiliac625]

thanks! you really saved me the time and money to see a computer tech.

[@hoseabaker359]

Wow Thanks for this video! It really helped me because my windows 7 laptop was infected with malware and we didn't have anything special on it so we did what you did. AWESOME!

[@thatoneguy2526]

Yeah same this video is helping a lot!

[@PaulSmith-pe6ev]

Thank you so much for this video. It saved me a lot of hassle and worked fine for my Dell Studio (two years older than your example).

[@kariponce89]

You where great I know nothing about computers and I did it thanks to you. You're instructions are as clear as water lol. Thanks again new sub.

[@eduardoramos7062]

Sinior, My computer doesnt have the One Program om the Bottom the one that tales you to The restore area. It only has the commander and the other but that one is missing. What do i do?

[@jarredkrombein8380]

Thank you. Your video saved me having someone to fix. PC is back to its original self. Very helpful

[@philipyip1988]

Just want to add a few recommendations. Dell DataSafe Local Backup should be uninstalled and the latest version of Dell Backup and Recovery should be installed before restoring to factory settings. I would also recommend making the recovery USB as a just in case. The Recovery USB made with Dell Backup and Recovery version 1.7.1.2 or later has some fixes which Recovery USBs made from earlier versions don't have. One important fix is the ability to install on a drive smaller than the original. This is very important when going from a 1-2 TB HDD to a 128-256 GB SSD.

[@jodynglen]

Thank you so much for this video. I've restored Dell computers before but never with these options so I was confused. Again, thank you.

[@billyh6626]

I have a dell inspiron zino hd, I start the computer and tap the F-8 key and it brings me to the "repair the computer" screen. Once I've clicked on enter, The screen says, "windows is loading files". At this point It goes to the main screen where I would sign in the the computer. I don't have the repair disk either. Where do I go from here? Thank you in advance.

[@ulises28311]

Thank you so much my computer is running like new please keep doing this to help other people.

[@StunningEmu]

thank you so much for posting this video. I was able to restart my laptop without going to any store for help. hope you have an awesome time😁

[@bobbycoello6217]

you really saved me from smashing my laptop lol thank you very much great video

[@Crixhexsniper]

Thank you so much as a gamer and not having a gaming laptop my laptop has been slow and gotten viruses and other stuff from torrenting so this was really helpful now my laptop works like a dream :)

[@epidemia2007]

I don't have the repair option?

[@defartube8242]

hi

[@funkymonkey1262]

Hi

[@blackops1234ism]

Thanks so much, my computer was really slow and had so many viruses ... this really helped my Laptop and now is increadibly fast, I suggest people to try this if they are I'n the same situation as myself.

[@stephenmouwad7814]

OMG same situation (too many movies downloading) for me lol

[@janandd1]

Thanks bro'.....worked like a charm....saved me countless headaches & $$$$s....cheers & God bless !

[@SethGarrett]

Subribe button SMASHED. This guy knows his stuff and this really worked. Its so conveinent that this was exacly what i needed. Dell inspiron with windows 7 home premium. Love these vids!

[@ramsuer100]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR LETTING ME KNOW ABOUT HOW TO RESTORE MY DELL INSPIRON B130 BACK TO FACTORY SETTINGS. LUCKILY I HAVE THE CD THAT I ORDERED TO BE ABLE TO DO IT. THANKS AGAIN!

[@Gfancybeauty]

I keep getting launch restart repair(recommended) and I choose that but it just sits on the blue screen what should I do to get my computer working properly?

[@omarysmith7245]

Easy fix do the say thing he did in the video with f8 then you will selected restore windows restored it to the last known time it was working good

[@omarysmith7245]

Which is the second one system restore

[@diguz10]

Great video ! Very easy to follow. Thanks a lot!

[@Blanco4422]

Thank you very much for your video; it's very helpful. What can I do if my mini laptop does not come with a DVD drive to run the restore CD from Dell?

[@isaiahsweet5315]

I click repair comp and it just goes with normal startup help!

[@abba1foxy]

Absolutely wonderful! I can now donate my Dell Inspiron Windows 7 Home Edition. Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your wisdom! 💜🙏

[@mariaqureshi2540]

omg thank u so much! u saved me from buying a new laptop!!

[@armanKhan-mg8en]

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[@armanKhan-mg8en]

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[@jcara17]

Thank you, Steve! I have only done this before with the CD/DVD method. You helped with using the stored image. All the best, John

[@melpawluk3229]

This was great!! Thank you so much, even the Dell website wasn't this helpful.

[@chrystal777]

This video worked great for me as I knew my password. Thank you!

[@GilbertoHerediaMX]

Thank you!!! Image restored to factory settings I didn't find the way! Thank you again! Greetings!

[@1n50mn1ac]

Hey! I would like to know if You could do what you just did, if you no longer have windows installed on the hard drive! Thanks!

[@kaysay716]

Thanks Steve, with your help I was able to restore a trash picked Dell.

[@Lockdown454]

I cant remember my password to access system recovery is there a way to get pass this?

[@NathanS12]

locky I have same problem have you found a solution yet

[@lianemorris1682]

I have the same problem, my old work gave me my old computer when we upgraded at work. I just always used it with my old log in, I haven't used it in months and now I can't remember my password and the admin password is not working either.

[@hellsingghrey1532]

I'm back in action!!!! Thanks!!!! Microsoft.com...blah....dell.com...whatever...YOU ROCK!!!!!

[@tonysoprano85]

Question: I did as you directed in the video and I have the same Laptop that you worked on and I was wondering why my system restore isn't working right and I tried everything I could think of and another thing is background from Bing isn't changing like it use to. I was wondering if you could help me.

[@juancarloscruzguzman1400]

Wow, what a cool video, I have a question. I am still be a bit affraid and doubtful about restoring my computer to factory settings. Is it possible to restore my Dell computer Windows 7 Ultimate back to factory settings without a Windows 7 CD and using this Dell Backup recovering program that you suggest? If if restore my computer to Factory settings without an actual Windows 7 CD will my current Windows 7 be destroyed and deleted by the factory restoration process?

[@billyh6626]

Do you have a video on how to use the repair disk for when I get it from Dell? Could you please send me the link to that video?

[@corderito7]

will have some form of sharing recovery partition Inspiron Mini 1012, we would greatly appreciate you could answer.

[@pandakavra5005]

Dell datasace restore and emergency backup is not there when i got inside system recovery. HELP

[@44oz75]

After i press Repair my Computer and the prompt of System Recovery Options pops up it will no longer let me move my mouse?? Any suggestions on how to fix this problem or get around it? Also it will not let me just simply press enter not sure if it let's me use keyboard anymore as well.

[@monstermayank]

I have two partitions on my laptop. C and D drive. Do I need to backup D drive too if i want to factory reset my laptop. The operating system is on C drive.

[@Lasxybea69]

Thank you!!! This video put a stop to my stress lol

[@danieltrask3162]

On my computer I only have the option to do a startup repair.

[@donellebrown7856]

Same for me. I am trying to figure out why I do not have the Dell Datasafe option in my list. I thought all Dell laptops came with that.

[@vasileroman5820]

1. Are you Administrator? If not then change normal user to Administrator. 2. Have you had a password? Put password

[@dominica5707]

Follwed your steps.....thank you very much sir

[@Bradlongwood]

great tutorial thanks

[@eechaze12]

Works. Thanks a lot. Saved me a from ordering recovery disks.

[@bxdrifter]

I have an hp mini that runs on windows xp. What he's your video on how to reset dell laptop with windows 7 back to factory out of box settings and performance. The video was very helpful and it was successful it's like I have a brand new laptop again I want to to the same for my hp mini nextbook it runs on windows xp can you help thank you.

[@jaiprakashkambli9052]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you so much. We needed this much of detailing.

[@lindacrago1029]

thank you for helping to learn more bout how to restore

[@mattgibson1549]

Excellent video! Extremely helpful.

[@alexmohan9461]

Keep up the good work man !!!!!!!

[@ZaqSafKinzSTUDIO]

How long did you take for this action? 2 hours? Less or more? Thanks in advance.

[@paratroopdan]

Thank you sir. After several failed attempts to restore my laptop, (It required a disc I did not possess) I was finally able to do so thanks to this video. Thank you again!

[@mikomedina4353]

are drivers included if you system restore your computer? or do i have to install it manually?

[@washyourblasingame]

Hi, Love your channel, can you tell me how to stop someone who is using RalinkAPS to access my internet and another router. It is slowing down my band width and I am in need of help in this.

[@SamirSamir-oq1km]

Thank you very much. You saved me some cash money i didn't have, to pay to IT guy so he can restore my laptop to the factory settings, so thanks so much again

[@sade123124]

would you happen to know how to download the webcam program that one had? i do not know its name but it did exactly what youre doing. video recording dual videos of the screen and you at the same time. thanks

[@darelov31]

I bought laptop i want restored it but when i get to where user and passed word (2:30) is ask i don't know it what can i do?

[@TJWallerPhotography]

Thanks for the video Steve. I'm wanting to restore my laptop to resell. So I don't want my name or username in the system recovery for the new owner to have to mess with. How do I get rid of every bit of information of my ever owning the laptop?

[@quadravhs]

Hi TurnAround, When you restore your PC with a Factory Image, it wipes EVERYTHING from the C (System) Drive completely, so there is NOTHING left of you on the machine. The only way you'd have evidence of you is if your machine had more then one hard drive in it physically (or a partition acting like another drive) that was NOT your system drive. (mostly likely NOT the case). ONLY the C: System drive is wiped by a factory reset. Erik

[@niko905]

Thank you for all the help!

[@utsavghimire5367]

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[@TheAnimePilot]

Hey GuruBrew, U just earnt another sub!! I was wondering, is there any risk with this before i do it? Thanks

[@mykice29]

Brew what if you forgot the password to login to the recovery management. is there any other work around besides the recovery disk?

[@calebflom8302]

Guru I have an inspiron and its amazing but I just have too much crap in their so I want to factory reset. I did this on my last computer. On my inspiron 1545 I get the repair your computer option so I press enter, but then it does the loading files thing then it just boots up normally. It just skips all the repair crap.

[@ssarge2]

thank you. do I need to save anything prior? I bought this laptop new in 2015 only to discover the warranty expired in 2013 - IN THE BOX. Dell warranty starts once they ship it from the factory. I had no idea......now I would like to sell it but need to reset it. any advice. DELL wanted to charge me $180

[@toufu_258]

That was very helpful. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@ganeshchinna0777]

Is this format all disks or only c drive please reply

[@dmw282]

Thanks boss, just got a dell Inspiron from a client who was throwing it away, although he did his best to clear his personal effects off of it, he unfortunately left his viruses. I hope this does the trick to make it usable again :)

[@rickking3000]

Thank you very much. It was a great help to restore my computer to factory settings. Appreciated.

[@mattgibson1549]

Great video! Extremely helpful.

[@clint4Now]

Does this erase all data/files/photos/ etc on the laptop? My keyboard is not working after checking all the software and replacing the keyboard so I’m considering trying a reboot.

[@CGlacrosse74]

You really help me out thank you

[@FREEBRISK]

Question: If my laptop used to have Vista installed, will it revert back to Vista?

[@XxRaNgErScOpExX10]

No

[@bozidlabib7592]

one thousand thanks, work easy and perfect , thanks for the number 1001

[@lennygatto9622]

Great stuff. Please tell me how to disable that annoying touchpad.

[@SantaridesaKTM]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@StupidStuff135]

Hey Steve. AKA GuruBrew, I have an Acer laptop with Vista as the OS. I couldn't use your video "How to Simply Restore an Acer Laptop PC to Factory Settings" because my OS is too old (as you mentioned in the video about XP and Vista). Anyway, I got the computer second-hand from a family member, so its full of un-needed files and maybe some viruses. Do you know of an easy way I could restore it to factory settings? Thanks so much, Luke AKA S.T.I.W.T.