XP Reload

[tiger64]

my friend has just been given a computer but its full of crap. is there a way to restore every fileon the computer to how it was when it was new? for free as they have very little money. its a packard bell computer. thanks for your time and help.

[trish432]

No legal way, unless there is a coa sticker with the key number, somewhere on the back or side of the computer.
If there is he could borrow a disc and format and reinstall from that.

[ACtheTROLL]

trish is almost there ... but the first question is ... do you (they) have the disk(s) that came with the computer?
alternatively
there could be a "make recovery disks" option in the main menu ...
or try searching for a folder called i386
if there is
come back
if not ... trish is right

[chas2008]

Packard Bell come with a built in recovery/restore program,
F11 key on start up...caught me out until i read the instruction book

[scaniavabis]

chas is right, Packard Bell have a D Drive which is recovery only. If you use this you will be asked if you want a destructive restore...this is the option that puts it back to as it left the factory.