Repair shops must prove their efficiency by having the right Computer Repair Tools. If you are walking into a repair shop and the only option is to restore the computer to factory settings;  then you are at the wrong place.

• Standard Computer Repair Shops: Does not have the right data recovery tools.
  

Learn the following Definitions, consulting desk and manufacturer support line misuse them all the time:

Restore to Factory Settings:

Well known consulting desks will only offer a restore to factory settings as their only repair option. They will charge $200.00 for something that you can do yourself by pressing one single key! The factory restore setting will perform a quick format and will wipe out all the data and applications currently installed on the computer (When this process is completed the computer will be set to a new condition as when you first got it out of the Box after purchase). The 800 support number frequently miss to inform customers about this process ending with a complete data loss.

Recovery CDs:

This should be called Restore CDs. These CDs will perform exactly the same as the previously mentioned Single Key. By using these CDs you can set the computer back to factory Settings which also performs a quick format and wipes out all data and all installed applications.

System Restore:

A built in system restore in all Windows Operating System. Can help to set the computer back to a previous date when the computer was working perfectly. Useful in case you need to undo some changes.