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Comment on How do I stop the date on my XP computer resetting to factory settings on restart? by vd

vd — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:14:29 +0000

your CMOS (complimentory metaloxide semiconductor). Its a 3v battery used for running time effectively even when you switched of your system. It discharges for every 3 months approximately.

here is the link how the CMOS battery looks and also find the step by step procedure to change the
battery.

Record the current CMOS settings first. Turn on or restart your computer. As soon as the computer settings are displayed on the screen, press the Pause or Break key (upper-right corner of the keyboard) to freeze the computer display.

Press the Print Screen key to print the display, or write the settings on paper. Keep this information in case you lose your computer settings.

Turn off and unplug the computer. Remove the cover.

Record the type of battery that is currently installed, but do not remove it. Lithium or alkaline batteries are in holders attached to the motherboard. Built-in batteries are soldered onto the motherboard, but a connector should be available for a spare battery. Note the type of connector.

Purchase the replacement battery.

Remove the existing battery and replace it with the new battery in exactly the same configuration (same polarity, or + and – settings). Spare batteries with a connector generally fit one way only, but check the computer documentation.

Replace the computer cover, plug in the power cord, and start the computer.

Reset the computer date and time.

you can skip the first step.

thank you take care
bye vd

Comment on Where are the so called factory farms? by Livestock Education society

Livestock Education society — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:57:27 +0000

The term “Factory Farm” was created by animal rights activists to exaggerate that livestock are treated like factory machines (even though they aren’t…most “factory farms” have on-farm vets, nutritionists, etc because they produce enough money they can afford to have one around all the time). However, they are called Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. The governement mandates these, and you must have a permit to operate, plus a Nutrient Management Plan written by your county’s professional NMP Writers. An NMP is basically a contract stating what you will do with the manure and other wastes your operation create.

For more information, please visit (still under construction at this time but should be completed soon). Livestock Education society

Comment on How to restore computer to factory settings? by randy

randy — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:02:34 +0000

you want the one that says new install not upgrade if dealing with either vista or windows 7. Xp… I think it says destructive which would be one you want to wipe everything clean.

There’s a little more to the one on the vista and 7 side though. After selecting new it will show you the hard drive available. The easiest way to make sure it all goes bye-bye is to click on it which should highlight and select either the delete, or format button. Either one should erase completely thus allowing for a total clean install. This will take to when you first opened it up… that means all programs are gone and anything that originally was on there is back that you didn’t want. randy

Comment on Where are the so called factory farms? by william

william — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:13:24 +0000

I don’t know who invented the term “factory farm”, but it wasn’t PETA… U can go 2 2 C what they R all about. william

Comment on Can you restore an hp computer back to factory settings after upgrading to windows 7? by Tony

Tony — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:32:36 +0000

press F10 at start up to restore to factory settings Tony

Comment on How do I reset my computer as the factory reset? by CarrieB123

CarrieB123 — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:22:35 +0000

This only applies to PCs pre-Windows 7. Please read this in its entirety before proceeding.It’s very tedious and there are specific steps you must take.
1) First back up to CDs, DVDs, an external hard drive or a service any files such as pictures music, financial, program setup files not on CD installation disks, et al. Once you restore a computer to it’s original configuration you are reformatting your hard drive and all your personal files will be gone. You can utilize Microsoft’s back up program included on your PC under the Start, Accessories menu, however I prefer to use 3rd party programs such as Sonic or Roxio. Most PC manufacturers will have put on some sort of backup program on. If not, there are many free or pay for back up programs online. Go with a reputable company. You don’t need to download a virus.
2) If your PC came with a Setup or Operating system CD, or if you purchased an Upgrade CD somewhere along the line, it’s always best to use that to reinstall your operating system (which I’ll refer to as OS from now on). While many manufacturers place a recovery partition directly on the hard drive, instead of providing a CD, and you can use that, it’s better to use a bootable CD. Recovery partitions can get corrupted over time, virus laden. If so,and you use that to reinstall, you could get caught with a computer which can’t be booted. Personally I wouldn’t reinstall any OS without a bootable CD. You can make your own bootable OS CD by following a semi-complicated set of instructions.If you want to do this email me and I will find the link with instructions and with a safe freeware program which will compile the CD for you. The following does NOT apply if you ARE using a compiled CD. Too complicated to write down here. If u have confidence in your recovery partition go to your manufacturers website and look your model up to find which Function key to hit when booting. The key is usually F2, F10 or F11 or F12, however I’ve also seen others. Best to actually know ahead of time to save you time.
Assuming now that you have backed up your data and have entered the OS set up screen through either the recovery partition or bootable OS CD from Microsoft or that came with your PC.
3) Once you are in the Welcome screen, Press Enter
4) Press F8 to accept the licensing agreement.
5)You will be prompted to repair an existing installation. You can choose this option if u want. That’s a shorter fix but does not wipe out your drive. It will try and repair just your system files leaving data intact. U you will have to reinstall all software. If you still want to proceed with a fresh install, Hit escape key.
6) All your partitions and non partitioned space on your hard drive will then be listed. If you are new to this, I strongly recommend that U just choose to have one large C drive. Let the setup program do its thing.U can always divvy up your drive afterwards.These instructions will not include dividing up your hard drive.
7) Use your arrow keys to highlight and select the C partition which is where your OS is installed. Hit Enter. At this time, you can choose to delete any other existing partitions by highlighting and hitting D. If at this time you had a recovery partition and are using that to actually boot into at the beginning of this procedure, or you are utilizing a CD provided by your PCs manufacturer, when you reinstall the OS, this recovery partition will be installed again. If you are using a Genuine Microsoft CD, it will NOT create any Recovery Partition.
9)If you change your mind at this time, and decide you do not want to proceed, hit F3 twice.
10)Next screen, choices on formatting. Choose the Format with NTFS (not quick.)Hit the enter key.
11) Once formatted, follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.
12) You will probably be asked during setup for the Windows KEY. Have it handy. It will be on the sticker located on the back or bottom of your PC. Genuine Microsoft CD your key is located on the Booklet/Jacket that came with it.It is also a good idea to have the PC hooked up to a modem or on a network connection. Your key is transmitted to Microsoft for activation. If you are on a network have your network device plugged in (or wireless turned on). Have your network security key handy as well, . There is also an option to phone in the actvation code using a toll free the phone number.The activation process occurs towards the end of setup.
13) once you are up and running, the very FIRST thing you do is to go onto Windows Update. Download and install ALL security patches.
14) The very 2nd thing you should do is install a good anti virus program. Update it.
15) Reinstall all your software and restore your data backups.
If U need any more help just let me know. CarrieB123

Comment on How could I re-secure my wireless network after resetting to factory defaults? by nitebearer

nitebearer — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:51:27 +0000

To reset to factory defaults on many routers is as easy as pushing the reset button (look at router and you’ll see it). This will unsecure the network. To re-secure, open your browser program and in the place where you type the web site address you type 192.168.0.1 hit enter and this should connect you to your router internal setup. Go through the security and for the wireless security setting make sure you either type in the password or copy down the one it selects (depends on security selection), either way write in down so you have it to type into your computer to connect to the router and internet.
Note that your route might have a slightly different ip address so like 192.168.1.1 but normally it is the one above. nitebearer

Comment on How do I stop the date on my XP computer resetting to factory settings on restart? by HiPrEmErjtMhMvWIl VQYaBpULsFPqu

HiPrEmErjtMhMvWIl VQYaBpULsFPqu — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:51:53 +0000

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Comment on How do i restore my laptop to factory settings? by cody p

cody p — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:35:12 +0000

You are unable to complete the “Dell factory image restore” because the recovery partition was formatted over when installing Windows 7. The best option to bring the computer back to a factory state is to use Dell Recovery Discs. If you did not create these discs before installing Windows 7, then you can order these discs directly from Dell. Call 1-800-624-9897 to obtain these discs. Dell will require a serial number that will be located on a white sticker on the back of your tower.

Before reinstalling your operating system, it is important to test the hardware to ensure proper functionality. I would recommend testing the hard drive and RAM at the very least.

MEMTEST+ is a good memory testing tool
DFT is a reliable hard drive testing utility

Hope this helped and good luck with your freshly installed operating system

Also remember to install the microsoft updates and a quality antivirus/antispyware application after the OS reinstallation cody p

Comment on Can you restore an hp computer back to factory settings after upgrading to windows 7? by Tent

Tent — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:09:28 +0000

the administrator password is the password you made when you first got your computer. you need that password to restore your computer to factory settings. and when you do you wont have any files on your computer nothing. so I would back up the files and programs you need.if you can not find the password you will have to uninstall windows and reinstall which costs money. the administrator password might be the password you use to log in. if you need any help I'm an IT consultant you can contact me at Tent