Make it like new!

On many systems less than 6 or so years old, it is possible to do a Full System Recovery as simple as a few key strokes. In others, this requires Recovery CD's, which came with your computer, [or are freely available from the manufacturer]. Be sure to back up your pictures, documents, and other important files first.

Back up all your personal files [Documents, Pictures, etc] First!

Quick reference guide to enter restore menu for various PC

Make	Key(s)	Notes
Acer	Alt+F10	During Boot
Asus	F9	During Boot, after logo appears
Dell	Ctrl+F11 or F8	During Boot, after logo appears
eMachines	F8	During Boot, after logo appears
Gateway	F11 or R	During Boot
HP/Compaq	F10	During Boot, after logo appears
IBM/Lenovo	F11	During Boot
NEC	F11	During Boot
Packard Bell	F11	During Boot, after logo Appears
Sony Vaio	F10	During Boot, after logo Appears
Toshiba	0 (zero)	Press and hold before powering up

Back up all your personal files [Documents, Pictures, etc] First!