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Resetting an eCafé

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aurélie -  
 laeti -
Hello, I recently bought a laptop ecafé ec-800 running Linux, and I don't know anything about it since I previously had Windows XP. I would like to know how to reset Linux as if I just bought it, knowing that it doesn't have a CD drive.
Configuration: linux

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Anonymous user
 
Do you have Mandriva?
Here are some sites that can help you
http://www.mandrivalinux-online.eu/

http://wiki.mandriva.com/

Resetting Linux to zero?
What do you mean by that?
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jipicy Posted messages 40842 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   4 898
 
Hi,

Is there no option at the PC boot (ESC key or others) that gives you access to a reset menu?

Nothing in the documentation about this?

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linktwo Posted messages 348 Status Membre 60
 
Well, it's not really possible, like on Windows.
I mean, it's possible but it's quite complicated, so the best thing is to reformat:
since you don't have a CD drive, you'll need to use a USB stick:
For that, you can use Unetbootin, and choose your distribution.
I don't know Mandriva, so I can't help you more than that, but I'm sure if you search a bit you'll find it.
However, to get a Mandriva like the one you have (modified by Hercule), you'll probably need to go to Hercule's site.
There's a good chance they'll tell you how to do it (maybe in English)
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aurélie
 
I know it's possible because there are commands to type as soon as you turn on the computer, but I don't remember which ones.
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jipicy Posted messages 40842 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   4 898
 
Have you tried using the "ESC" (Escape) key?

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$ man woman
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Réponse 5 / 10
aurélie
 
but I thank you anyway for your responses and I will continue to search.
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Réponse 6 / 10
aurélie
 
I will try escape.
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Réponse 7 / 10
aurélie
 
La G has the choice between starting up and restoring factory settings
What should I choose?
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jipicy Posted messages 40842 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   4 898
 
Try "Getting Started" first, you'll see what it does (maybe just a system configuration).

Otherwise, choose the other one to get what you wanted in the first place: I would like to know how to reset Linux as if I just bought it

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$ man woman
There is no manual page for woman.
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Réponse 9 / 10
aurélie
 
I just have to be patient; I'll let you know if it worked.
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Réponse 10 / 10
aurélie
 
C'est génial, c'est bon, tout est à neuf, merci à tous pour votre aide et surtout à Jipicy.
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jipicy Posted messages 40842 Registration date   Status Modérateur Last intervention   4 898
 
Cool ;-))

What did you end up choosing: Initial Setup or Restore?

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$ man woman
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laeti
 
restoration
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