The Compaq restore set, commonly called Compaq Quick Recovery cd disc, is a Back-Up (BCRS) and is 100% compatible. Compaq restore sets completely wipe all data from your hard drive and puts the information back onto the hard drive, thereby, setting the computer back to manufacturer settings. As the restore formats your hard-drive (HD), viruses, corrupted, missing or damaged files will be deleted and restored back to original settings during the restoration process.
You will use the product key that came with your pc when you purchased it once your finish your restore. For Windows 95 or 98, the product key sticker is on your pc's manual. For Windows 2000, Windows ME, XP or Vista, the sticker is located on the side of your pc tower or underneath your laptop. The restore replaces the operating system, drivers and pre-installed software as originally came on the machine.
The restore set for your Compaq computer is comprised of 1-12 CD(s) and/or DVD(s). We recommend confirming the pre-installed Operating System by locating the product key sticker. The sticker will tell you the NAME of the Operating System that originally came on your pc. That is the Operating System you will select in the upcoming Operating System Option Selection Screen.
If you need to confirm your model, we recommend locating your pc's Product Number, Product Name or Model Number that should appear on a sticker on your tower or underneath your laptop. The Product Number, Product Name or Model Number is a unique 7 to 12 Alphanumeric (letter and number) code, which is found on a white bar-coded label affixed to your Compaq computer.
Call us and we will be happy to assist you locate your model on your laptop or desktop based on this information.
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