There will be occasions when you want to reset a computer. For example, to:
reinstall a new operating system and new compatible applications.
reset a non-functioning computer.
reset a Cooperative Mode computer so it becomes a Consistent Mode computer.
When you reset a computer, you can choose what to do with existing jobs.
Re-execute the drive and installation jobs that were previously defined for the computer. The computer will be listed in the Command Center with all jobs set to ASSIGNED.
or,
Reset without re-executing existing jobs. The computer will be listed in the Command Center without partitioning, formatting, or software. All of its previous jobs will be removed.
In both cases, the security settings and network boot properties defined for the computer remain unchanged. The computer also remains a member of the computer groups to which it was assigned.
The computer is reset according to the timing of the Server Window and Computer Window.
Note: A computer can only be reset if the May be Reset checkbox is selected in the computer's properties. The default for this setting is that it is set and the computer may be reset.
To reset computers
In the Scope pane expand Computers > All Computers.
Right-click the computer name in the Result pane and select Computer Actions > Reset.
In the Reset Computer dialog box, set the check box options.
Click OK. The Resetting computers action window appears with the status of the computers during the various stages of the resetting process.
Warning: If you reset Windows NT computers that have the NTFS file system, do not reassign the existing hardware and software jobs.