How to Reset Windows Vista
Power on your Windows Vista computer., Press the F8 key repeatedly as your computer boots up., Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight “Repair your computer.” , Press the “Enter” key. , Select a keyboard layout from the options provided...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Power on your Windows Vista computer.
If your computer is already turned on, click on the Start menu and select “Restart” from the dropdown menu next to the Lock button. , The Advanced Boot Options menu will display on-screen.
If the Advanced Boot Options menu does not display, restart your computer and continue to press F8 repeatedly before the Windows logo displays on-screen. ,,,,,,,,, -
Step 2: Press the F8 key repeatedly as your computer boots up.
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Step 3: Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to highlight “Repair your computer.”
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Step 4: Press the “Enter” key.
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Step 5: Select a keyboard layout from the options provided
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Step 6: then press “Next.”
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Step 7: Select your username from the dropdown menu and type your Windows Vista password.
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Step 8: Click on “OK.” The System Recovery Options menu will display on-screen.
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Step 9: Click on “Windows Complete PC Restore.”
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Step 10: Choose the restoration point to which you want the state of your computer restored.
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Step 11: Click on “Next.”
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Step 12: Verify that the restore point information is correct and click on “Finish.” Windows will then restore all the contents of your computer
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Step 13: such as system files and settings
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Step 14: back to the restore point you have chosen.
Detailed Guide
If your computer is already turned on, click on the Start menu and select “Restart” from the dropdown menu next to the Lock button. , The Advanced Boot Options menu will display on-screen.
If the Advanced Boot Options menu does not display, restart your computer and continue to press F8 repeatedly before the Windows logo displays on-screen. ,,,,,,,,,
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