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Thread ID: 52922	2005-01-03 00:04:00	Compaq Factory Restore	korimako (6757)	Press F1

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310003	2005-01-03 00:04:00	I need to do a factory restore but when I put the cd in, it asks me to put the emergency disk in. How can I make one please? I have Compaq Pressario 5WV330. Thank you	korimako (6757)
310004	2005-01-03 00:47:00	This is from the HP Site Using Factory Restore Factory Restore returns your computer to its original factory-installed software configuration . This option reformats your hard drive and removes all data from your computer . CAUTION: Factory Restore deletes all of the information and data stored on your computer's hard drive . All added personal files, software, and other data will be lost . Before completing Factory Restore, copy your data to diskettes or save your data to an external device to prevent permanent loss of your data . To complete a Factory Restore on your computer, perform the following steps: Insert your Compaq Recovery CD into your CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive . Turn off the computer . Turn on your computer by pressing the Power button on the front of your computer . The system reboots and the Compaq Recovery CD Menu is displayed . NOTE: If menu option number 4 says No Factory Image found, you must use QuickRestore CDs to perform this function . CAUTION: If you have not copied or backed up your personal files, software, or other data onto diskettes to be recopied onto your hard drive, they will be lost after you press Enter . You are prompted that continuing this procedure will delete the data on your hard drive . Press Enter if you wish to continue . The Factory Restore process takes several minutes . The CD tray opens automatically, and you are prompted to remove the Compaq Recovery CD . Remove the CD from the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive . Press Enter to continue . Once the Factory Restore is complete, you may be prompted to provide the startup information again to reinstall Windows . Follow the prompts to restore your computer to its original factory condition . Exiting the Compaq Recovery CD After loading the Recovery CD, if you choose not to complete any of the options, it will be necessary to restart your computer . Perform the following steps to exit the Recovery CD . From the Compaq Recovery CD Menu, select 5 (Exit) by pressing the number 5 key on your keyboard . The CD tray opens automatically, and you are prompted to remove the Compaq Recovery CD . Remove the CD from the CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive . Press Enter to restart your computer .	Speedy Gonzales (78)
310005	2005-01-03 03:31:00	I need to do a factory restore but when I put the cd in, it asks me to put the emergency disk in. How can I make one please? I have Compaq Pressario 5WV330. Thank you did you happen to wipe the 2nd partion that holds the restore OS? if it has one	Prescott (11)
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