How do I get my computer back to factory status?

Question

I have an HP Vista AMD Athlon. I don't have the discs or anything, and I recently messed up my computer by installing too many antivirus and spyware programs.

Answer 1

Turn on the PC and repeatedly press the F11 key when the HP logo appears.

On the recovery screen, click Advanced Options.Here I would do a clean install.

If F11 doesn't do anything go to D:\HP_Recovery\MiniNT\System32\start.exe let it run. THen restart your machine and you should be able to use F11 key

Answer 2

You should have got a system recovery disc with you PC OR LAPTOP

if you diddnt you will have to buy one

Answer 3

You can attempt to use the System restore feature built into windows, and restore to a point near when you got the computer.  You can also purchase new recovery discs from the company that makes your computer.

You can also borrow a friend's copy of Vista basic or Vista Premium, reinstall Vista from scratch, and use the key on the side of your computer to make it a legal copy.  However, this method assumes you will have another access point to the internet to download any necessary drivers.

Answer 4

Restart your computer and before the loading screen comes on, press F8 continuously until another screen comes on. Click on a one that says repair computer > reinstall vista > destruction, and a screen will come on telling you it will take 20 - 40 minutes. This will restore your computer to its factory settings.

Answer 5

just use a system restore

start - all programs - accessories - system tools - system restore

restore it to a time before you installed those programs