Dell PC Restore

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Running Windows XP/SP2 on a Dell Dimension 3000. All software (XP/SP2, NIS &
NAV, etc.) was pre-installed. I'm considering a Dell PC Restore to return to
original delivery condition. Has anyone reading ever performed this
operation? For instance, what becomes of the existing Internet connection?
Does my ISP have to make another house call ? Nine CDs (Application, OS,
etc.) came with the Dell, but I'm a brand new user and can't tell how
expertise will be required on my part. I've been to various Dell sites;
decided to post here because I've seen that you guys are patient with
amateurs' questions. FYI, I'm doing this because my computer's security is
being compromised and I'm tired of dealing with that issue all the time
instead of finding news and information. Thanks.
 
drive55 said:
Running Windows XP/SP2 on a Dell Dimension 3000. All software (XP/SP2, NIS &
NAV, etc.) was pre-installed. I'm considering a Dell PC Restore to return to
original delivery condition. Has anyone reading ever performed this
operation? For instance, what becomes of the existing Internet connection?
Does my ISP have to make another house call ? Nine CDs (Application, OS,
etc.) came with the Dell, but I'm a brand new user and can't tell how
expertise will be required on my part. I've been to various Dell sites;
decided to post here because I've seen that you guys are patient with
amateurs' questions. FYI, I'm doing this because my computer's security is
being compromised and I'm tired of dealing with that issue all the time
instead of finding news and information. Thanks.
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Your system will be exactly the same as when you took it out of the box and
plugged it in.

FYI, I'm doing this because my computer's security is
being compromised and I'm tired of dealing with that issue all the time
instead of finding news and information. Thanks.

This will only happen again if you don't address the security issues you
mentioned.
Tell us what these issues are and maybe someone here can help you cleanup
your computer and secure it better. ;-)
 
MAP, are you saying that with the PC Restore all will be as it was, only this
time with my existing Internet connection?
 
drive55 said:
Running Windows XP/SP2 on a Dell Dimension 3000. All software (XP/SP2, NIS
&
NAV, etc.) was pre-installed. I'm considering a Dell PC Restore to return
to
original delivery condition. Has anyone reading ever performed this
operation? For instance, what becomes of the existing Internet
connection?
Does my ISP have to make another house call ? Nine CDs (Application, OS,
etc.) came with the Dell, but I'm a brand new user and can't tell how
expertise will be required on my part. I've been to various Dell sites;
decided to post here because I've seen that you guys are patient with
amateurs' questions. FYI, I'm doing this because my computer's security is
being compromised and I'm tired of dealing with that issue all the time
instead of finding news and information. Thanks.
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In most cases if you run a full reinstall using the manufacturer supplied
recover CDs you often end up with a system as if it had just arrived from
the factory - so every setting you made etc is gone --- if you are in any
doubt about this then call the Original Equipment Manufacture (Dell in your
case) to check with them what the results are of following the procedures as
defined in THEIR documentation will be.


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Regards,

Mike
--
Mike Brannigan [Microsoft]

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no
rights

Please note I cannot respond to e-mailed questions, please use these
newsgroups
 
If you restore your system with the Dell recovery CD's you will have to
establish a new internet connection as well,but with the connection wizard in
XP this is really easy to do,just write down any information your ISP
provided for you
like dialup numbers user account numbers,password and such.before you do it.
Like I said in the other post what security issues are you talking about?
If they are not addressed this will happen again and you will be in the very
same spot you are now in!

Shut off unneeded services
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

Install a good firewall
Free Firewalls
ZoneAlarm (Free and up)
http://snipurl.com/6ohg

Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) (Free and up)
http://www.kerio.com/kpf_download.html

Sygate Personal Firewall (Free and up)
http://smb.sygate.com/free/spf_download.php

Do you have an Anti-virus program? This one is very good,free 30day trial.
http://www.nod32.com/home/home.htm

Clean your system of Adware(scumware)
Sometimes,when you remove malware it will stop your TCP/IP
stack from working (Internet connection).
Winsock or LSP-fix will correct the problem,Download first.
Note to anyone using NOD32 Anti-Virus software,Do Not delete the
"imon.dll" this fix reports,That is your e/mail scanning engine.

YES-You need more than 1 malware program,the one's below are all free
and work well.
LSP-fix- http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Spybot S&D - http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
CWS Smart Killer- http://www.safer-networking.org/minifiles.html

About Buster- http://www.spychecker.com/program/aboutbuster.html
Ad-Aware SE - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/
CWShredder - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
Hijack this - http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html\
Hijackthis tutorial - http://forums.maddoktor2.com/index.php?showtopic=165
SpywareBlaster - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
SpywareGuard - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
WinPatrol - http://winpatrol.com
BHODemon - http://pcworld.com/downloads/file_download.asp?fid=23611&fileidx=1
asquared2 "Trojan Remover" - http://www.emsisoft.com/en/
Socklock- http://nsclean.com/socklock.html
A nice site -
http://groups.msn.com/TeMercInternetSecuritySite/malwarecountermeasures.msnw

This program is like a firewall for your system
Process Guard-
http://www.diamondcs.com.au/processguard/index.php?page=download
The paid for version will stop "rootkit" downloads which will hit the
internet very soon.(very bad news)

Change your internet default settings to these,(XP SP1,SP2 should be close)

To help stop unauthorized downloads via your activex controls change your
default settings.
These settings are good for XP. The wording should be close for other systems
as well.
Go to control panel and open "internet optionsâ€.
Click on the security tab then custom level.
make sure these settings are as follows.

Download signed active x controls>set to prompt
Download unsigned active x controls>set to disable
Initialize and script active x controls not marked as safe>set to disable
Run active x controls and pluggins>set to enable
Script active x controls marked safe for scripting>set to enable
Java permissions>set to high
Launching programs and files in a IFRAME" > Prompt
Installation of Desktop items"> Prompt
Navigate sub-frames across different domains>prompt

I'm off to work now(graveyard shift UGH!!!)
Good Luck .
 
I have just had to do this with my system. I had 2 PCs with operating and XP
Pro from dell.My house was burgled and they took both PCs. i tried to
reinstall on a secondhand dell but didnt have the product keys(Dell put them
on the Towers).
The authenticity booklets were also taken so make sure that you have all the
product and id keys otherwise your operating system will be unable to be
activated after 30 days.
 
Steve,

OEM programs are forever tied to the original piece of hardware. ID keys are
of no use.
 
That's not true, in this case he was talking about the product keys. Any
product key for a certain type of disk, will work with another of the same
type, unless the disk was specifically made to work only with the BIOS it
came with.
 
Thanks for all the excellent replies. There should have been a green check
mark next to Brannigan's reply, but for some reason it didn't mark. The Dell
PC Restore was very easy. The only problem is that my NIS/NAV subscription
shows a 3 mo. trial instead of my renewed date (Jan. 06). Will have to
contact Symantec. Let me emphasize, though, that I've been in computer world
for 4 mos. of my entire life. I've spent most of that time just trying to
navigate and had no files or programs etc. that needed to be saved. For those
who do, you must back up your data prior to the procedure. The Internet
connection, e-mail, and NET Passport survived the operation in fine shape.
Thanks for the interest shown.
 
From Dell Support:

"PC restore is a breeze. Boot up, hit ctrl+f11 when the keyboard lights
flash. Then choose restore. 5 minutes later you're looking at the first
time you turned it on. [You] should be able to call [your] isp to get their
connection re-established."

See additional information posted earlier in this thread.
 
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