How to Reimage a Computer

Back up all your important data and files on an external hard drive or discs before re-imaging your computer. Sometimes you cannot back up your data because a virus has corrupted your hard drive and it is too late to try to back them up. It is important to backup your files if at all possible.
Insert the Windows Installation CD, also known as a "restore" disc into your computer's hard drive. Most computers and laptops come with an installation CD when you purchase it.
Restart your computer and wait for it to boot up. You will be prompted to boot the installation CD. Press any key on your keyboard to start the Windows Installation CD.
Press 'ENTER' once uploading has completed. Depending on what kind of PC you have and what version of Windows you are using, wait times will vary.
Press the 'F8' key to accept the Windows license agreement.
Highlight which hard drive partition you want to re-image by using the up and down arrows on your keyboard and press the 'ENTER' key to select the highlighted partition. In many cases, this partition is commonly known as the 'C' Drive
Set up the accounts and preferences for your system following the directions on the screen. Depending on your PC, it can take at least 1 hour or more to re-image your computer.
Press 'ENTER' once uploading has completed. Depending on what kind of PC you have and what version of Windows you are using, wait times will vary.
Press the 'F8' key to accept the Windows license agreement.
Highlight which hard drive partition you want to re-image by using the up and down arrows on your keyboard and press the 'ENTER' key to select the highlighted partition. In many cases, this partition is commonly known as the 'C' Drive

Set up the accounts and preferences for your system following the directions on the