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How do i totally clean out my computer so i can start all over?

April 26, 2017clean Computer Computers desktops hardware internet

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How do i totally clean out my computer so i can start all over?

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this is what i did Back up personal data files. NOTICE: PC Restore by Symantec erases all the data (files, folders, programs, and drivers) from the hard disk drive. Therefore, all the personal data that is stored on the hard disk drive is removed during the PC Restore process. For more information about how to back up data, see Dell Knowledge Base Article: 118933 – How Do I Back Up, Transfer, Erase, or Recover Data from My Hard Drive? Article ID: 118933 Disconnect the modem cable or the network cable from the computer if a modem cable or network cable is plugged in. Turn on the computer. When the Dell splash screen appears during the computer startup process, press and hold the key, and then press the key. Then, release both keys at the same time. NOTE: Press the key and the key one time only. If these keys are pressed more than one time, a keyboard error may occur. If this problem occurs, repeat steps 3 and 4. The Dell PC Restore by Symantec window appears. C