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Packard Bell Legend 105CD - Restore CD Format Number?
I went to use system restore and I get this message:
A valid format number was not found. Please ensure that the PACKARD BELL MASTER CD is installed in the CD-ROM drive then enter the format number found on the System Credentials shipped with your system. If you can not locate the System Credentials for your system, please contact PACKARD BELL software support at 1-801-579-0161. Format #: Press the 'Enter' key to exit The phone number? Lets just say I called it and it is no longer valid, it said it's been disconnected or is no longer in service. I find out recently that Packard Bell left the US years ago, I don't need to get into WHY exactly they left since I am sure most of you are aware of it. I will get to the point, it seems that Packard Bell has left the US, so I can forget about getting help by phone or any other way. As for the "System Credentials" thing that is mentioned? I don't know where that is right now. I got the restore CD and floppy, they work just fine, I just need a format number. Here's the CD info: PBMMCD10_R1, 170210 Rev. 1. Like I stated in the subject I got a Packard Bell Legend 105CD PC, it was bought new in about 1994 or so, Don't go on about it being old, I don't care, I have way better computers, it would just be fun to mess around with the old one, you know? Also, I WANT to restore the PC with the factory settings, programs and all. I want to be able to use all the old programs like Packard Bell Navigator, etc. Can someone provide me with a format number that will work? or tell me how to override the screen that asks for a format number so I can just simply restore the PC? Or perhaps tell me where I might find the format number if anywhere on the PC? Another question too, what does the format number determine exactly? Like what if I wanted to use the restore CD on another PC which was faster and everything? Is that possible? By the way, up at the top in that message I copied, where it says "Format #:" That's where it wants me to manually enter it. |
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