I have a Dell Dimension 2400. It has Windows XP with service pack 3. I want to restore it to factory settings. I have two CD-Rom that came with the computer when I purchased it from Dell. One is "OPERATING SYSTEM ALREADY INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPTER" and the other is "APPLICATION ALREADY INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER". When I turn the PC on, and press F8 key, I get the WINDOWS ADVANCED OPTION SCREEN. PLEASE SELECT AN OPTION:
SAFE MODE
SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING
SAFE MODE WITH COMMAND PROMT
ENABLE BOOT LOGGING
ENABLE VGA MODE
LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION
DIRECTORY SERVICE RESTORE MODE (Windows domain controllers only)
DEBUGGING MODE
DISABLE AUTOMATIC RESTART ON SYSTEM FAILURE
START WINDOWS NORMALLU
REBOOT
Use the up and down keys to highlight to your choice.
WHICH ONE OF THIS OPTIONS DO I USE?
Thank you...;Jeff in Toronto
SAFE MODE
SAFE MODE WITH NETWORKING
SAFE MODE WITH COMMAND PROMT
ENABLE BOOT LOGGING
ENABLE VGA MODE
LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION
DIRECTORY SERVICE RESTORE MODE (Windows domain controllers only)
DEBUGGING MODE
DISABLE AUTOMATIC RESTART ON SYSTEM FAILURE
START WINDOWS NORMALLU
REBOOT
Use the up and down keys to highlight to your choice.
WHICH ONE OF THIS OPTIONS DO I USE?
Thank you...;Jeff in Toronto