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Reset problem

Discussion in 'Windows - General discussion' started by durkinjt, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. durkinjt

    durkinjt Regular member

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    Was having some problems with my computer, a Dell XPS 8700, 1T HD 16 Ram .i7,Tried to reset to factory, got this message, "Unable to reset PC. A required partition is missing." Any help appreciated.
     
    durkinjt, Jan 19, 2016
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  2. GrandpaBW

    GrandpaBW Active member

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    You must have messed around with your computer enough that you deleted the partition with the reset information on it.

    Contact Dell.
     
    GrandpaBW, Jan 20, 2016
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    2oldGeek Active member

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    I agree with grandpa, anytime you re-format a disk with a hidden restore partition you can wipe it out.... sad, but true! :(
     
    2oldGeek, Jan 22, 2016
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