A friend of mine decided to delete some stuff off her computer and deleted some stuff that was needed to run her computer. I don't know alot about computers but anyway she decided to leave it in my hands to try and fix.

When she deleted what she did the computer would only start in ms dos mode and wouldn't load windows. Now it won't even load at the c: PROMPT and everytime I start it it goes to compaq utilities and won't go to the prompt. I know the steps to get windows back but I need to get it back to ms dos mode. I have tried f8, F5 etc but just doesn't seem to work.

Please if you think you may be able to HELP me I would be REALLY greatful.

ThanksYou will have to reload the operating system. Do you have a legal copy of Windows with the registration number? What verfsion?Hi, I not sure how to do that. I think I can do it from ms dos but don't know how to get back to the dos mode. Can I do it straightvfrom the discs? I am picking up the discs in the morning and as far as I know they are all legal copies. It is WIN98 se.

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Hi, I not sure how to do that. I think I can do it from ms dos but don't know how to get back to the dos mode. Can I do it straightvfrom the discs? I am picking up the discs in the morning and as far as I know they are all legal copies. It is win98 se.

Thanks look forward to your reply.