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How to factory reset Windows 10 in just a few minutes
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Performing a factory reset on yourWindows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 based laptop, tablet or desktop is easy as you only have to follow the in-built troubleshooting sequence provided by Microsoft. But, in case you don’t know how to deal with the factory reset operation, just check the guidelines form below and learn how to do it by yourself.Restoring yourWindows 8, 8.1, 10 devices back to their initial state might be required in different situations. For example, maybe you want to sell your computer and you want to block access to your personal data, info and accounts to future users. Or maybe you are experiencing various soft-related issues with yourWindows 10, 8 system and you want to fix all the problems by restoring your device to its initial state.
In all these situations, a factory reset is being more than recommended, so if you are considering that you need to get rid of your data or if you want to restore yourWindows 10, 8 back to stock, then don’t hesitate and apply the steps from below.
Do note that all your data will be erased; thus before heading towards the steps from below make a backup in order to save everything that you might need afterward – in that matter you can use cloud services or other apps from Windows Store.
How to Factory Reset Windows 8, 8.1, 10
OnWindows 10, theSettingspage is a bit different compared toWindows 8, but here are the steps to follow:
So, there you have it; that’s how you can anytime choose to factory reset yourWindows 10, 8 or Windows 8.1 device. Do tell us how things worked for you by using the comments field from below – if you are experiencing problems we will try to resolve the issues as soon as possible.
Speaking of Windows PC reset issues, we already compiled a few troubleshooting guides to help you fix them. You can check them out below:
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