I need some help with restoring my computer to factory condition. I've had some trouble with spyware and other issues and want to just start from scratch. A fresh start. My computer is an Emachine T3422, and it didn't come with any install disks for windows. The OS is partitioned, but I don't know how to make my one copy for the install disks. I'm pretty new to this, so any help is much appriciated.
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When you first turn on the power . . do you see a prompt to "Press XXXXX to restore the system" or something like that ( different verbage for different manufacturers )
When you look at the hard drive, do you see partitions? . . if so, tell us how they are described.
eMachines offers online support here where you can ask them what to do
When you look at the hard drive, do you see partitions? . . if so, tell us how they are described.
eMachines offers online support here where you can ask them what to do
Yes, I know how to restore windows, but only from a cd. When I go to the restore option before windows loads, it requires that I insert the install cd, but there is none.
The partitioned drive is labeled "Restore" and is about 4 GB. How can I create my recovery disks?
And Emachines isn't very helpful. There's no straight forward answers (not a big surprise) and when I try the email options for help it gives ne an error when I fill out the form and try and submit.
Yeah, I'm full of complaints. lol
The partitioned drive is labeled "Restore" and is about 4 GB. How can I create my recovery disks?
And Emachines isn't very helpful. There's no straight forward answers (not a big surprise) and when I try the email options for help it gives ne an error when I fill out the form and try and submit.
Yeah, I'm full of complaints. lol
7 Gates of Emachines
How do I reinstall windows? I have an Emachine T3422. Emachines website is getting me nowhere and I've been working on this problem for over a week. The computer came with NO install disks for windows, only a partitioned drive labled recovery. I want to start back to a clean, factory condition windows.
Please Help!!!
How do I reinstall windows? I have an Emachine T3422. Emachines website is getting me nowhere and I've been working on this problem for over a week. The computer came with NO install disks for windows, only a partitioned drive labled recovery. I want to start back to a clean, factory condition windows.
Please Help!!!
Re: 7 Gates of Emachines
That's the purpose of the Recovery disk, to bring the system back to the condition it was from the factory. Not a very good option, considering there could have been other alternatives. Why I would never buy a pre-built computer.
What happens when you try to run Recovery disk ?
That's the purpose of the Recovery disk, to bring the system back to the condition it was from the factory. Not a very good option, considering there could have been other alternatives. Why I would never buy a pre-built computer.
What happens when you try to run Recovery disk ?
No need to start two threads about the same issue, please read the forum rules about multiple posting. I merged your threads.
Most eMachines have a recovery partition. Like already said you should be able to start the recovery process without any CD by repeatedly pressing some key at startup, probably F11.
When a brand computer doesn't come with any recovery disks there's usually a preinstalled program in the start menu that allows you to create the backup/recovery disks.
If there's no such program and you can't find the proper key to press at startup to access the recovery partition then eMachines should send you a recovery CD for free (or just shipping fees) if you contact them.
If the e-mail form doesn't work there are other ways of contacting them :
http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Desktops&subcat=T Series&model=T3422#
http://www.emachines.com/support/options.html
http://www.emachines.com/support/international.html
https://support.gateway.com/support/copilot/chat_check_emachines.asp
eMachines - Telephone Technical Support
Customer care representatives are available 5 AM to 12 midnight PT seven days a week.
United States 408-273-0888*
Canada 604-637-1419*
Most eMachines have a recovery partition. Like already said you should be able to start the recovery process without any CD by repeatedly pressing some key at startup, probably F11.
When a brand computer doesn't come with any recovery disks there's usually a preinstalled program in the start menu that allows you to create the backup/recovery disks.
If there's no such program and you can't find the proper key to press at startup to access the recovery partition then eMachines should send you a recovery CD for free (or just shipping fees) if you contact them.
If the e-mail form doesn't work there are other ways of contacting them :
http://www.emachines.com/support/product_support.html?cat=Desktops&subcat=T Series&model=T3422#
http://www.emachines.com/support/options.html
http://www.emachines.com/support/international.html
https://support.gateway.com/support/copilot/chat_check_emachines.asp
eMachines - Telephone Technical Support
Customer care representatives are available 5 AM to 12 midnight PT seven days a week.
United States 408-273-0888*
Canada 604-637-1419*
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