Dell Inspiron 1720 & 32bit.

I have a couple DLL errors as well as some clutter I would like to get rid of via the factory image restoration. Unfortunatly, I can't remember how I did it the last time. After doing a little research on the web it seems for Vista the F8 at startup, then "Repair My Computer" works for most. However, when I select "Repair my Computer" the computer simply powers on as usual, without any change from when you start the computer normally. I lost the origional CD's but I do have the Product Key for my computer. Vista was installed by the factory so I assume this key would still be good.

Any suggestions as well as reccomendations will be appreciated.

Originally Posted by Yard Dog

Hello, your manual has the way outlined, i just read it here : http://support.dell.com/support/edoc...f/DT5494MR.pdf

Unfortunatly the manual shows the same process I have been attempting with no success. When I select the "Repair Your Computer" option, the computer starts up as if it was being started regularly. I can get a video of the process if anyone would be interested.