How to Perform a Quick Restore on a Compaq Win 98
- 1). Power on your Compaq computer and log in to Windows 98. Close any programs and windows that open while your Windows 98 desktop is loading.
- 2). Click on the gray Windows 98 "Start" button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. Move your cursor over the "Programs" button to highlight it.
- 3). Click the "Compaq Support" icon that appears in the list of programs installed on your Compaq computer. This icon may also be located on your Windows 98 desktop.
- 4). Double-click the "Quick Restore" icon in the window that opens. Click the "Full System Restore" button in the next screen. Read the warning displayed in the "Caution" window that pops up.
- 5). Click the "Continue" button to proceed with the system restore. The restore process will run automatically and restart your Compaq computer once complete. Your computer will now be restored to its initial factory state.
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