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Factory resetting refurbished pc? no windows installation disc?

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:49:31 +0000

Need to reset pc due to all manner of cr@p. Last restore date it will allow is 4 days ago which isnt long enough. I don’t have an installation disc as the pc was bought from a (decent) refurbished pc website. How can I restore it back a long long way? Many thanks in advance

There should be a sticker with your windows key on your tower’s case if you do then you most likely have an image of windows on your hard drive most company’s do this… Look for the set up doing post,

It would have something like repair or restore to factory settings…

How good is manufacturer refurbished in terms of PC’s?

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:18:16 +0000

I am buying a PC which is very good value. It’s really cheap compared to others because it’s manufacturer refurbished. The guy selling it is certified by Dell and a ‘Gold member of Microsoft’. And they say it’s in perfect condition.

So what exactly is manufacturer refurbished?

Its been repairs/fixed/updated by the factory that made it….usually your better off with a "factory" refurbish machine as they have all the parts and equipment a local shop doesn’t have.

I have a new job in IT and the client PC’s are all refurbished with only 512MB of RAM, is this ridiculous?

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:12:00 +0000

I’m think at least an I3core processor and 2GB RAM, but would prefer 4GB. They are still running Office 2002.

What’s ridiculous about it?

Are the machines doing their jobs or not?

Some companies make the economic decision to save their money rather than upgrading every time something new comes out, so long as what they have is adequately doing the job.

At this point, you have the additional burden of not only spending money on new equipment, but wasting time and money while the people learn all the new stuff that’s different. If you upgrade all their equipment, be prepared to answer a TON of questions to do stuff that simply doesn’t work the same way anymore. The company might not consider this to be a valuable use of your time.

I’m not saying NOT to upgrade — obviously, if you NEED to install some new software for some new functionality, it’s very likely it won’t run on the old stuff. And obviously if all you need to do is upgrade the RAM (assuming you can find any that’s still compatible), then that’s a very inexpensive way to make the systems run better without forcing people to make any uncomfortable changes.

BUT, if you don’t NEED to install some new stuff, you MIGHT be better off just staying with the old stuff. Don’t stir up the hornet’s nest if it isn’t necessary.

what is PC worlds refurbished laptops warranty like, what does it cover?

admin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 01:49:40 +0000

am just wondering as ive been thinking about getting a refurbished 1 as itll be cheaper.
thanks

It depends on the brand and model.
Generally, IBM and HP generally offer three-month standard warranties on their refurbished notebooks, while refurbished Dell Inspirons come with a one-year limited warranty.

Can you give me a step-by-step instruction guide to set up Windows XP Professional on a refurbished PC?

admin — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:34:40 +0000

I don’t know what to do. I don’t want to have to call anybody over unless I HAVE to. Can you please give me a step-by-step instruction guide to install Windows XP Professional on a REFURBISHED PC.

There’s a lot of details you haven’t said. Did this computer originally come with Windows XP, and you’re trying to restore it to factory original condition? If so, do you have a restore disc for it? Then insert the restore disc, reboot the computer, and follow the instructions from the program on the disc. If it came with XP but you don’t have a restore disc for it, then call the manufacturer to find out how to obtain it or other backup of the original software.

If it didn’t come with XP, or no backup software is available, then do you have a legal copy of Windows XP to install on it? Have you checked the specifications of the computer to be sure it is compatible with Windows XP? (You don’t mention how old it is, so this could be a problem.) If you have a copy of Windows XP for it, then insert the disc in the disc drive, reboot, and follow the instructions for the install program. … if you don’t understand the instructions, or if the computer won’t boot from the CD/DVD drive, then I would suggest either calling someone to help you, or purchasing a copy of "Windows XP for Dummies" or another basic computer how-to book, to learn.

If you don’t have a copy of Windows XP for it, and the manufacturer doesn’t have backup software available, then you’re kind of stuck; Microsoft isn’t selling XP anymore. You’ll have to either stay with what’s on the computer, or purchase a currently available operating system, like Windows Vista (assuming that it’s compatible with your computer).

is it ok if i would buy a HP refurbished PC?

admin — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:01:17 +0000

it’s just with very good price and very good species i just not sure with refurbished staff…

P.S. and if its breaks or something who should i contact? (it have 3 month warranty)
Thank you guys, it really helped me

Refurbished pcs in my opinion are pretty close to new. usually what it means is that there was something wrong and it was returned to the manufacturer or licensed location and restored to its original glory.

If it should break down i would go to a local repair shop not like fry’s electronics, with me being a IT man my self I don’t usually go to pc shops but big corporations like fry’s tend to over price repairs.

Here is a good shop in Austin Texas. http://www.startechpc.com/ little shops like this care about the customer and take good care of your pc.

Would my refurbished Pc last longer?

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:27:50 +0000

im a idiot who broke his pc once then broke it even more but i sent it to be repaired by changing cpu i think …so would it last longer with the new one or what…

Just changing out a CPU probably won’t make any difference. A CPU will long outlast a computer’s useful life unless it gets burnt out by overclocking, so replacing one will make no difference in how long it will last. Some of the electronics on the Space Shuttles still use Intel 8086 CPUs that were manufactured in the late 1970s.

Anyone bought a refurbished PC from Europc or similar supplier?

admin — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:14:48 +0000

I am currently looking to buy a refurbished PC and have been checking the prices on the Europc website. There are some good deals, but I’d like to know if anyone has actually bought from this or any other refurb supplier and if what they got was any good.

In other words, who would you recommend for purchasing a refurb PC.

yes – as long as you purchase manufacturer refurbished pcs which come with warranties – I have bought from the following sellers who are reputable
http://www.buyit247.com/
http://www.morgancomputers.co.uk/default.asp
http://www.sterlingxs.co.uk/

no problems – pcs and laptops were all "as new" – returns accepted no problem. I haven’t used EuroPC so I can’t speak for them – just avoid computerbargains – rip off merchants
http://www.computerbargains.co.uk/shop/catalog/index.html

Are PC World refurbished PCs to be trusted?

admin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:30:43 +0000

i asked what refurbished PCs were and i got
"Lots of shady dealers blow some air over it and say it’s refurbished. Manufacturers usually check things, replace scratched exteriors if applicable, and only then resell."

PC world is not a manufacturer, and is generally quite sneaky in and tricky with pricing etc.
so should 1 not trust them?

Well you have 28 days to try them out then chuck them back if you’re not happy so that should be enough time to to work it out

Refurbished PC? Which one should I go for?

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:21:32 +0000

Please help me in picking up the right PC. Kindly visit the below mentioned two links and compare and provide me with your answer.

http://www.electrocomputerwarehouse.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?search=yes&bc=no

Please help me as I need it urgently.
Guys it’s my mistake pasted wrong links. Try going to the below links

http://www.electrocomputerwarehouse.com/shopexd.asp?id=208&bc=no

http://www.electrocomputerwarehouse.com/shopexd.asp?id=201

In choosing a computer you should always anticipate the processor type, clock speed of a processor,Hard drive capacity,RAM module and the Optical drive.DVD multi drive, 3.0 ghz up, RAM 3 GB up and HDD 160 up would be OK ……try to check the link if they have that specs. And lastly it depends on your budget. Good Luck!!