How to return hp touchsmart tx2-1340ea laptop to factory settings

I have a hp touchsmart tx2-1340ea laptop and want to return it to its origional factory settings. Can anyone help? Thank You!

Hi,
There are Three main ways to restore your notebook to its 'Factory Condition' - see the document on the relevant link below.
Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows 7.
Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows Vista.
Performing An HP System Recovery - Windows XP.
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Apple Store Customer Service at 1-800-676-2775 or visit online Help for more information.
To contact product and tech support: Apple - Support - Contact Apple Support.
Install Mavericks, Lion, or Mountain Lion Using Internet Recovery
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MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010)
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1.Restart the computer.
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I came across your post about the Notebook, and wanted to assist you! I have looked into your issue about your HP ENVY TouchSmart 15 Notebook and Wifi problems. Here is a link to the troubleshooting the Wireless connection. Here is a link to the HP Support Assistant. Just download and run the application and it will help with the software and drivers on your system it has built in Wireless troubleshooting assistance. It will show you how to make sure the Wireless is on. Here is a document on Airplane mode. If Airplane mode is on you cannot use your WiFi or Bluetooth, so Airplane mode should off and no Ethernet cable connected for the Wireless troubleshooting. I hope this helps you connect. Thanks.

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