Restoring Computer To Original Condition

POIRET007 · 07-03-2007, 05:25 AM

I recently scanned my computer with spy sweeper and removed the spyware found with the help of it.Now i want to restore my computer to its original condition.I do not want to follow hijackthislog steps because it takes a lot of time and my computer is working very slowly and many times hangs by itself.Please tell something to troubleshoot this problem.

**Go The Power** · 07-03-2007, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by POIRET007

I recently scanned my computer with spy sweeper and removed the spyware found with the help of it.Now i want to restore my computer to its original condition.I do not want to follow hijackthislog steps because it takes a lot of time and my computer is working very slowly and many times hangs by itself.Please tell something to troubleshoot this problem.

I would still highly recommend that you follow the HJT steps, that could be a major reason why your computer is so slow.

Here they are:

Follow the 5 steps and then post a log:

5 steps:
(Updated!) IMPORTANT - Read This Before Posting A Log

You need to post your logs Here (Click on the link) in the HijackThis Log Help.

The HJT section is always be busy. So be patient and you will get help.

**Ben** · 07-03-2007, 01:28 PM

If you don't want to follow the HijackThis procedure you could reformat your computer, that will definitely restore your computer to its original condition

verdrm · 07-08-2007, 12:04 AM

To reformat:

If you have restore disks that came with your computer, use those.

If not, you can order some from your computer manufacturer, or if you have a Windows/Linux OS disk use that.

POIRET007 · 07-11-2007, 12:34 AM

I do not have any formatting diskc available.Now how can i format my computer.Please help

**koala** · 07-11-2007, 07:14 AM

I don't know how experienced you are with computers, just remember that formatting will wipe all the data off your hard drive, it won't just set Windows back to a fresh install state.

Do you have the Windows XP CD?

**TheBruce1** · 07-11-2007, 07:48 AM

Dell computers have the Windows XP CD built in,usually located in the Dell folder,look for SETUP.EXE file,then copy that to CD-R and you have your own Windows CD.
I think its the same for HP as well.

**johnwill** · 07-11-2007, 01:21 PM

Many newer systems, Dell included, have a function key during the BIOS POST to initiate the factory restore operation from their restore partition.

Of course, the make/model of the machine would help here, as well as how old it is.

As far as not wanting to follow the proper steps to solve your problem, what can I say. That seems to be a somewhat shortsighted view of fixing the problem.

07-03-2007, 05:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
POIRET007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 OS: xp	Restoring Computer To Original Condition I recently scanned my computer with spy sweeper and removed the spyware found with the help of it.Now i want to restore my computer to its original condition.I do not want to follow hijackthislog steps because it takes a lot of time and my computer is working very slowly and many times hangs by itself.Please tell something to troubleshoot this problem.

07-03-2007, 01:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ben TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,343 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 My System	Re: Restoring Computer To Original Condition If you don't want to follow the HijackThis procedure you could reformat your computer, that will definitely restore your computer to its original condition __________________ \|3e\|\\| If I stop replying to a thread, send me a PM with the thread link HijackThis • AVG Anti-Virus • AVG Anti-Spyware • SpywareBlaster • CWShredder • HOSTS File PC Safety and Security - What Do I Need? • So How Did I Get Infected In The First Place?

07-08-2007, 12:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
verdrm Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 88 OS: Mac	Re: Restoring Computer To Original Condition To reformat: If you have restore disks that came with your computer, use those. If not, you can order some from your computer manufacturer, or if you have a Windows/Linux OS disk use that.

07-11-2007, 12:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
POIRET007 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16 OS: xp	Re: Restoring Computer To Original Condition I do not have any formatting diskc available.Now how can i format my computer.Please help

07-11-2007, 07:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,355 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Restoring Computer To Original Condition I don't know how experienced you are with computers, just remember that formatting will wipe all the data off your hard drive, it won't just set Windows back to a fresh install state. Do you have the Windows XP CD? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

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TheBruce1 Moderator, Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dùn Èideann,Scotland. Posts: 5,093 OS: XP	Re: Restoring Computer To Original Condition Dell computers have the Windows XP CD built in,usually located in the Dell folder,look for SETUP.EXE file,then copy that to CD-R and you have your own Windows CD. I think its the same for HP as well. __________________ Member of ASAP since 2007 Member of UNITE since 2008 Notice to BT customers BT to dump Phorm, see Here for more information. No DPI If we have helped you in anyway, please consider Donating

07-11-2007, 01:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Restoring Computer To Original Condition Many newer systems, Dell included, have a function key during the BIOS POST to initiate the factory restore operation from their restore partition. Of course, the make/model of the machine would help here, as well as how old it is. As far as not wanting to follow the proper steps to solve your problem, what can I say. That seems to be a somewhat shortsighted view of fixing the problem. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience