Restore windows 7 ultimate to factory settings

[abell8901]

Hello,
I have a compaq mini 110c-1000 with windows 7 ultimate and want to restore to factory settings. How do I do this? I've tried the F8 and no luck

 

[johnnyq1233]

What are you trying to do? bios or os?

 

[abell8901]

What are you trying to do? bios or os?

os

 

[abell8901]

Just received this netbook and it has the windows ultimate but I think it originally had windows xp. Just want to erase everything

 

[abell8901]

Oh bios Johnny sorry

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

That mini came with XP installed like you stated.You will need an XP disc to format and install to restore it back to factory settings.You will need a valid XP license also.Is there still an XP license on the bottom of the mini?

 

[abell8901]

I still have the XP license on the bottom, but it didn't come with the disc

 

[abell8901]

And there is no product key either

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You will have to find an XP install disc that matches your sticker : Home , Pro etc.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I still have the XP license on the bottom < The key should be here

 

[abell8901]

This was a promotional mini for signing up for cable service a while back but there is no product key...very strange. Just proof of certificate of authenticity sticker and product: compaq mini and serial #.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Contact Compaq.

 

[abell8901]

Thanks, I will. I appreciate your help

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No problem,stop back if you have more questions.