How to restore factory reset on a computer. Why you need to reset the system
Resetting to factory settings can solve problems related to the instability of the OS or its blocking by malware. However, you should remember that resetting the system will delete all personal data and programs you have installed. Therefore, before starting a rollback, copy all important files, including browser and other program settings, to an external drive, flash drives or CDs. After reinstalling the system, you can return the necessary settings and data folders.
When you roll back to the factory settings of the PC, you will need the “Recovery” partition allocated on the hard drive to reset the system. To start the rollback process, restart your computer and click F8. Select "Troubleshoot your computer", then select the interface language and log in to your account. In the recovery menu options, select " Return Windows to original settings". After that, the OS will be reinstalled with the original settings. Windows 8 provides a more convenient way to reset to factory settings. Select "Settings" - "Change PC settings". In the "General" tab, go to the "Update and Recovery" section, then to the "Recovery" subsection. Here you can choose to roll back with saving files or delete all data when reinstalling the OS. After choosing an option, click "Start". Consider now the procedure for restoring factory settings for portable computers. Asus laptops. After reboot press the button F9. You will be taken to the boot menu, where you will have to confirm the rollback. During the recovery process, the laptop will restart several times.
- Dell Inspiron - Ctrl + F11 combination;
- Sony Vaio - F10 button;
- Rover - Alt button;
- Fujitsu Siemens - F8 button;
- Packard Bell - F10 button;
- LG - F11 button.
Never delete a Recovery hard drive partition to increase free space. This section is responsible for system recovery, and if it is destroyed, you will have to install Windows from scratch. If the manufacturer included a Recovery disc with your computer, use it when you boot your system to restore the factory settings. As a rule, such disks make it possible to choose the installation option with the creation of several partitions.
Today we will look at how to reset Windows 10 to factory settings and roll back the system to the state of only the installed operating system. The topic requires detailed consideration due to the virtual absence of these functions in previous editions of Windows and the concept of storing an image to roll back the state of the operating system.
The beauty of the "dozens" here is that the implementation of the above procedure does not require an installation disk, a bootable USB flash drive with software like True Image, or an image of a working system.
Attention, you should proceed to the execution of the instructions only as a last resort, when the only solution to the problem can be a re-installation of Windows 10. When the instructions fail, just install the operating system, making sure that no data is affected in the process.
All emerging and possible problems that accompany the process of rolling back the “dozens” are discussed in the last section. If you encounter one of them - move to the bottom of the page.
Why is this needed?
Before you learn how to reset Windows 10, you should know why reset it at all. Returning the operating system to its original state is necessary in cases where it does not function properly, and a return to normal operation is not possible.
Also, the function is a full-fledged replacement for reinstalling Windows 10, but with some advantage: saving personal files (documents, application settings).
Performing a reset from a running system
This method of resetting the "tens" is possible only when it starts. Everything is carried out quite simply.
1. We call the new menu "Options" (the fastest way to do this is through the combination "Win + I").
2. Click on the item "Update and Security".
3. Go to the "Recovery" subsection.
4. In the first section of the window that appears, click on the "Start" button.
It happens that the operating system reports that it cannot find the files required to perform the operation. In this case, go to the next section of the article.
5. We choose the most suitable option from the proposed ones (the first one is recommended, but it all depends on the situation).
Next comes branching: if you choose the second method, you will be prompted to format the disk or simply clean it. It also depends on the situation. For example, when you are going to sell a computer, the option of completely cleaning the disk is better, but the process can take a long time if the hard drive is large or there are many bad sectors on the surface of the magnetic platter.
6. In the last window, click "Reset" if you have not changed your mind.
The button will start the process of automatic installation of the operating system, during which the PC will restart 2-3 times. As a result, the computer will start with the new operating system.
If you choose the option with saving personal data, the Windows.old directory will appear on the system partition, where a copy of all the files of the previous Windows 10 is stored (for example, the contents of the desktop, the Downloads, My Documents directories).
Clean installation of "dozens" using the Refresh Windows Tool
One of the first Windows 10 August 2016 updates introduced the Refresh Windows Tool, which allows you to roll back the operating system or reinstall it while preserving user documents.
The utility copes with the rollback of the system in situations where the first method did not work for any reason.
1. As before, go to the recovery options.
2. In the last section, click on the icon "Learn how to start over with ...".
3. After that, the Microsoft website will open in the browser, where at the bottom you need to click: “Download tool now”.
4. After downloading, launch the application, agreeing to the terms of its use.
5. We choose the option to save personal information or set the method for deleting it, which we read in the previous section.
All other actions are carried out automatically.
The end of the process may be delayed due to many factors (computer performance, no fragmentation of files on the system volume, damage to some sectors of the system disk, a significant amount of saved information has been selected).
After booting a computer with clean Windows 10, it is useful to perform the following procedure:
- call the command interpreter Win + R;
- enter "cleanmgr";
- execute the command;
- Click on the "Clean up system files" icon.
As a result, you can free up to 23 GB or more of disk space.
Reset the system when it does not start
In the section, we will look at how to reset Windows 10 if it refuses to boot. This is where the motherboard or laptop manufacturer's tools, or a bootable flash drive or system recovery disk, come in handy.
For devices whose users acquired licensed Windows 10 at the time of purchase of the computer, there is an elementary method to reset it. This is the use of a combination of certain keys to roll back the device.
In most cases, when a system rollback is required, the computers were not purchased with a licensed "ten", so you will need a recovery disk / flash drive. It needs to boot into recovery mode.
1. Starting in the recovery environment, click on the search and troubleshoot item.
4. In the operating system selection menu, select Windows 10.
5. If you are sure of your actions, click on the icon "Return the computer to its original state."
6 After we get acquainted with the list of actions that will be done in automatic mode.
This is the removal of applications, resetting the system settings to factory settings, followed by the installation of Windows 10.
7. Click "Revert to original state" if you are sure that the operation is necessary.
This will start the system recovery process, which is followed by a computer restart.
Tip: if you changed the BIOS settings to boot from bootable media (changed the priority of boot devices), change their order back.
Possible problems resetting Windows 10
It happens that when you try to roll back the “top ten” to its original state and restart the computer, a window appears with the text “There was a problem when returning the computer to its original state. Changes have not been made." The error indicates problems with the resume files located in the WinSxS directory (they are damaged, missing, or have been modified by the build author). If, after an unsuccessful attempt, the “ten” starts up properly, be sure to check the system files for integrity, and check the hard drive for bad sectors.
If all else fails, perform a clean installation of the operating system, remembering to take care of important information on the system drive.
The second common mistake is a request to insert a CD (flash drive) with the operating system installation files. For these cases, the Refresh Windows Tool was developed, which was discussed in the second section of the current article. Also, the solution may be to use a flash drive / disk with Windows 10 installation files of the same bit depth and edition as the operating system installed on the computer.
The second option for the algorithm of actions, if it was not possible to return the operating system to its previous state due to the lack of media with recovery files, is to register your own image with a snapshot of the system to resume it. But at the same time, the “ten” should work properly, because operations are carried out in its environment.
- Download the disk image file from Windows 10.
- We mount it through the virtual drive emulation tool and copy the “install.wim” file located in the “sources” directory to the “ResetRecoveryImage” folder created on any partition other than the system partition.
- Instead of a physical drive emulator, you can use any archiver.
- Run the command line with administrator privileges and enter a command like "reagentc /setosimage /path "D:\ResetRecoveryImage" /index 1", where the path to the directory created in the third step is "D:\".
These actions create and register the system's recovery image.
After the successful completion of the operations, we restart the automatic reinstallation of Windows 10, having previously called it a backup copy. This will speed up the process of returning to the current state of the OS in case of problems.
If you have any questions, other problems or new solutions, feel free to write about it in the comments.
Hello friends, in this article we decided to tell you how to factory reset laptop. Let's start with the manufacturer Toshiba (for those who are interested, you can read a separate article -), the second is the Sony laptop, the third HP pavilion. Separate articles are written for laptops, and,. Well, then we will try to supplement the article with information on products from other manufacturers, judging by your letters, this topic is interesting to many of our readers.
- Good day, I wanted to ask you how to restore a laptop to its original factory settings? I know that these settings are in a hidden section of the hard drive, but I inadvertently deleted this section and now I get an error when I try to roll back to the factory settings. I did not create DVD recovery discs, and in general, I have never had a chance to restore a laptop to factory settings. What is the way out of my situation?
- Hello admin, please explain how to me. Toshiba laptop, it has a hidden partition, another C: drive and a D: drive. I didn’t touch the hidden partition, but on drive D: I deleted everything, and now I can’t roll back to the factory settings, they say Toshiba laptops use a hidden partition to restore factory settings and some other HDD RECOVERY folder, which is located just on the disk D:. What should I do now?
- I bought a Toshiba laptop, the instructions for the laptop say, if you want to roll back to the factory settings, press the F8 key, the recovery program will start. I pressed it, but Additional download options are launched and that's it ... And then, what should I do? And another question, at the first start, a message appeared - We recommend that you create a rescue media on a USB flash drive or DVDs, using the Recovery program, it will help you restore the contents of the computer to its original factory state, even in case of serious damage to the computer. Explain how to use this recovery media in case of problems?
- Hello, tell me how to restore the factory settings of a Hewlett-Packard (HP) laptop if the beech does not boot at all. When loading Windows exits with an error.
- Admin, please answer this question. All laptop manufacturers equip them with a special RECOVERY program, located in a hidden section, using this program, you can roll back the laptop to factory settings in case of serious problems with the operating system. Question - Is there any alternative to this program?
How to factory reset a laptop
When does it occur to us to restore our laptop to factory settings? That's right, when we no longer understand what is happening to it, and most importantly, the laptop itself does not understand what is happening to it, because of dozens of unnecessary partitions created on it, four installed operating systems, thousands of different programs and three antiviruses.
- Note: Before a factory reset, you can copy all data from the C: drive and the desktop using .
Many users may notice that in such a situation, you can reinstall Windows with all programs, drivers, and that's it. But I, in turn, will notice restore laptop to factory settings, for an inexperienced user, much easier. You won’t have to worry about finding and installing drivers for all devices later, you just need to reinstall the necessary programs and that’s it. The only thing that confuses many in this situation is that many have never in their lives run this same laptop restore to factory settings. To acquaint you with this restoration and the purpose of our article, I hope after reading it, you will have a better idea of \u200b\u200bhow it can be done.
I have to restore factory settings on various laptops quite often and I want to say that the recovery mechanism itself is almost the same on all laptops, but of course there are always nuances that are better known in advance.
First rule. During a factory reset, the AC adapter must be permanently connected to the laptop.
You reboot the laptop and press a certain key on the keyboard when loading, then the factory reset program starts, here you need to be careful. The factory reset program may offer you to restore only the C: drive or restore the entire hard drive. If you select the C: drive, then only it will be restored to factory settings, and the rest of the partitions with your data will remain untouched. If you choose to restore the entire hard drive to factory settings, then all the partitions you created, with all your files, will be deleted and your laptop will be in the same condition as at the time of purchase.
Where is the laptop factory settings program located?
Usually in a hidden section of a laptop, which is called the "Recovery Partition", the volume is up to more than 20 gigabytes. You can see it if you go to Computer Management->Disk Management. It is advisable not to delete this section, otherwise you will not be able to restore the laptop to factory settings.
Toshiba laptop owners need to know that in addition to the hidden RECOVERY partition, they also have the HDD RECOVERY folder located on the D: drive, which cannot be deleted either.
Note: Friends, if the hidden partitions on your laptop have not been deleted, but the factory restore program does not work, read our article -.
Why create laptop recovery DVDs?
As soon as we bought a laptop and turned it on, on the screen, immediately after the appearance of the Windows desktop, the laptop manufacturer's service window appears with a suggestion to create laptop recovery DVDs. That is, we will create the same hidden partition with factory settings, but on DVDs. This is done in case the hidden section of the laptop, for some reason (usually the fault of the user) is damaged or removed completely.
To create recovery DVDs, you usually need 3 blank CDs. In case of serious problems with the laptop, for example, you cannot boot the operating system at all, and your hidden partition is deleted, we can restore the laptop to the factory state using the recovery DVDs we created earlier.
Hotkeys for Restoring Laptops to Factory Settings
ASUS - When the ASUS splash screen appears, press F9
Acer-Alt+F10
HP pavilion - when you turn on the laptop, press the esc key. Enter the startup menu, then press the F11 key
Samsung-F4
Sony vaio-F10. New Sony VAIO laptops use a dedicated button Assist, try clicking it on boot. Loading VAIO Care, select from the menu Start Troubleshooting (Recovery) -> Select keyboard layout English -> Diagnostics -> VAIO Recovery Tools -> Windows 8 -> Start Recovery Wizard(System Restore step by step).
Toshiba - F8 or on latest models 0 or even need to press fn+0
Packard Bell-F10
Dell inspiron - press Ctrl+F11 when the dell splash screen appears
Fujitsu-Siemens-F8
LG-F11
Lenovo-F11
So, first we restore the Toshiba laptop to factory settings, press F8 when loading, (if you have one of the latest Toshiba laptop models, then immediately when you turn on the laptop, press and hold 0), a window appears Additional download options. Choose Troubleshooting your computer and press Enter.
Selecting language settings.
We select the Toshiba HDD RECOVERY recovery tool or it may be called Toshiba Recovery Wizard.
In the next window, we are warned that drive C: will be restored to its original state, that is, everything will be deleted from it and its state will be given at the time of purchase of the laptop, drive D: will remain untouched.
You cannot interrupt the operation, so make sure that the AC adapter is connected to the laptop. Click Yes and start the process of restoring the laptop to its original factory state.
Factory reset in progress
The software and drivers are being installed.
Choose a username and password for your account. We set the date, time, they are usually correct by default. If you wish, you can register your laptop for a warranty extension.
First start of Windows. That's all
How to Factory Reset a Sony Laptop
We press the F10 key at boot and enter the Windows Boot Manager, select using the keyboard Launching the VAIO Recovery Center.
A window appears in front of us, in which we can familiarize ourselves with the recovery options.
For example, choose Repair drive C: and in the next window we read information about what will be restored.
The C drive is restored: to the factory state, all the software is reinstalled, but not the software installed after the purchase of the computer, it will have to be installed again. This program deletes all files on the C: drive, but does not affect files on other partitions.
If we choose Complete system restore, then everything on the C: drive and all other partitions will be deleted. After recovery, all disk space will be occupied by drive C:
How to factory reset an HP laptop
If the laptop does not boot at all due to system errors and you want to restore its original settings, then in order not to lose your data, you can boot it from any Live CD, then transfer important files to a portable hard drive, then restore the factory settings, since Restoring the factory settings will delete all your data from the laptop.
Press the key when turning on the laptop E sc.
We enter the boot menu, as we see, the F11 key is responsible for restoring the factory settings - System Recovery. Press the F11 key.
A window appears HP Recovery Manager. Here we need the item " Restoring the system to its original state when shipped from the manufacturer».
We click on " Restore without creating a backup files" and click Next.
Now you need to turn off all external devices: printer, scanner, mouse, click Next and the process of restoring the factory settings of the HP laptop will begin.
Is there an alternative to the factory reset program built into the laptop? Yes, they are programs. and and they have a lot more opportunities.
Resetting to factory settings can solve problems related to the instability of the OS or its blocking by malware. However, you should remember that resetting the system will delete all personal data and programs you have installed. Therefore, before starting a rollback, copy all important files, including browser and other program settings, to an external drive, flash drives or CDs. After reinstalling the system, you can return the necessary settings and data folders.
When you roll back to the factory settings of the PC, you will need the “Recovery” partition allocated on the hard drive to reset the system. To start the rollback process, restart your computer and press F8. Select "Troubleshoot your computer", then select the interface language and log in to your account. In the recovery menu options, select "Return windows to original settings". After that, the OS will be reinstalled with the original settings.
Windows 8 provides a more convenient way to reset to factory settings. Select "Settings" - "Change PC settings". In the "General" tab, go to the "Update and Recovery" section, then to the "Recovery" subsection. Here you can choose to roll back with saving files or delete all data when reinstalling the OS. After choosing an option, click "Start".
Consider now the procedure for restoring factory settings for portable computers. Asus laptops. After reboot, press the F9 button. You will be taken to the boot menu, where you will have to confirm the rollback. During the recovery process, the laptop will restart several times.
Acer laptops. Turn on the computer, press and hold Alt and press the F10 button several times. If you are restoring factory settings for the first time, you will need to enter the password: 000000. In the menu, select Factory Defaults - reset to factory settings.
HP laptops. Power on and press F11. The proprietary utility - Recovery Manager - will start. Select the System Recovery function in it. Agree to save your data or choose to delete it. The further process will occur automatically, with computer restarts.
Toshiba laptops. Press and hold 0 (button zero) and turn on the power. Release the button when you hear the system beep. The rollback utility will start. Follow her instructions to reset the OS settings.
Samsung laptops. Power on and press F4. The reinstaller menu will appear. Go to the Restore section, and then to the Complete Restore subsection. In the latter, specify the recovery option - Computer Initial Status. Reboot the laptop and follow the instructions of the utility. After loading the OS, one more restart is required - to confirm the settings changes.
For other laptops, the options for calling the factory reset utility are as follows:
- Dell Inspiron - Ctrl + F11 combination;
- Sony Vaio - F10 button;
- Rover - Alt button;
- Fujitsu Siemens - F8 button;
- Packard Bell - F10 button;
- LG - F11 button.
Never delete a Recovery hard drive partition to increase free space. This section is responsible for restoring the system, and if it is destroyed, you will have to install windows from scratch. If the manufacturer included a Recovery disc with your computer, use it when you boot your system to restore the factory settings. As a rule, such disks make it possible to choose the installation option with the creation of several partitions.
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How to reset your computer to factory settings. Basic ways and methods to restore the system.
Coming to a computer equipment store, a large assortment opens before the buyer, from which it is difficult to choose a decent computer. But professional consultants will select exactly what you need based on an individual approach. When choosing a computer, consultants set the factory settings on a computer or laptop. These are the most basic and simple settings that are available to almost everyone.
Further installation or reinstallation of the windows system is carried out by the buyer independently or by contacting specialized companies to carry out such a procedure.
General points
Personal computer failure can occur due to a wide range of reasons. The very first such reason is the presence of virus programs that not only clog up the computer's memory, but also destroy its files and documents. How can I restore my computer to factory settings?
When such a situation happens, the best and alternative installation of the operating system is to automatically reset windows to the factory settings that were received in the store. This option will simplify the work of restoring the operating system. It will reset it completely, allow you to troubleshoot and install a new operating system. But not all computers have automatic reset, so some will need to manually apply a system reinstall.
In the event that the system is reinstalled manually, it is necessary to transfer all available information from the computer to other media, since information may be lost at the time of reinstallation. It is possible to recover information if this suddenly happens, but not everyone can do this and this possibility does not always exist.
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The question of how to restore the computer to factory settings also worries users in other moments, not only in case of breakdowns. And here users ask themselves the task of how to reset the computer to factory settings, because this is the best option in many cases.
There are times when resetting the windows 7 system will be useful for the computer.
The first point is the sale of the computer. It will be very convenient for the new owner to receive a computer with factory settings, as in a store.
The second point is the transfer of a personal computer to another employee in the organization.
The third point is the slow operation of the computer, drivers stop loading, some programs work.
And in these few moments, it is precisely this attitude that applies. And now, having learned several causes of breakdowns and malfunctions, it is time to study how to eliminate them. The question arises, how to return windows 7 to factory settings?
There are three options for how to restore your computer to factory settings.
Let's make a reservation right away - a complete reset of the system is not always required. To save time and effort, you can try simpler options first.
Troubleshooting
The very first way to troubleshoot errors is to load a successful configuration.
The next option will work if the computer supports the built-in windows recovery function.
And the third way is to use the system boot disk. Most users should know how to use any of the troubleshooting steps. This article offers a closer look at these three ways on how to factory reset your computer.
What should be done
So, the first way. Loading Last Known Good Configuration. This method is considered very simple, so even the most insecure personal computer user can master it. Before Windows 7 starts loading, you must use the F8 button and select the phrase "Last Known Good Configuration". At this point, the system will restore the previous version of the computer, which was the most successful and successful. This action will return all working system files.
If just a simple reboot of a successful configuration does not help, then you can immediately restore the system using restore points. They are fixed at certain moments in any state of the program and, choosing the most successful point, you can try to restore windows 7. You can make such restore points yourself or set the frequency of their automatic saving in the settings of your personal computer.
Important! On some computers, the automatic creation of restore points is disabled by default. We recommend that you enable it, as it may help in troubleshooting in the future.
The next method suggests using the system boot disk. This option is used for more serious problems with the windows 7 system. Basically, this is a severe damage to the computer by virus files. Only a disk can help here, which will help restore the computer's operating system. When the safe mode is enabled on the computer, you need to click on the item from the menu "troubleshoot on the computer", after which you need to insert the disk. In the open window, select the "restore system" function. The program will offer different recovery options. All of them are almost identical, so the choice is up to the user. The recovery procedure is the same as working with applications. But an important feature of using a disk is the exclusion of the effects of viruses on personal software. Disk manufacturers also provide special instructions that help you understand and properly reset the system. The principle of such programs is almost the same, so one disk will be enough to study such a moment as how to return the computer to factory settings.
If nothing helps
If all of these above options do not help restore the computer and do not give positive results, then you can do a complete reset of the entire system. Some models of computers and laptops contain system partitions with a copy of their basic windows 7 software. There is no single recommendation on how to start this procedure. As a rule, at the moment the computer is turned on, a hint will light up at the bottom of the screen indicating the main active keys. If there is an item F (number) for recovery - feel free to press the indicated button and follow the instructions. If there is no such item, then we advise you to read the documentation for your computer. It should indicate what keys this procedure starts.
If all the recommendations do not help and the computer refuses to work as before, then we recommend contacting specialists. Always remember that in the event of a more serious breakdown, there is a risk of causing even more damage if you do not follow the instructions at your own peril and risk.
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How to reset windows 7 to factory settings without reinstalling
Many have heard about the simple ability built into windows 10 to do a software reset of the operating system, after which the user gets almost the same effect as after reinstallation. But something similar happened before, in previous versions! But not everyone knew about this "chip" ...
In this post I want to talk about how you can simply reset windows 7 to factory settings without reinstalling it. The only condition is that for work we need an installation disk or a bootable USB flash drive with Seven. Well, then everything is simple.
First you need to boot using the installation media in order to start the windows setup wizard. Click on the “Install Now” button and we reach the stage of choosing the type of installation. Here you need to select not "Full installation", as is usually done, but "Update". This will start the Inplace Upgrade procedure. It involves updating the operating system existing on the computer.
Next, you need to go through the steps that will be offered, after which the OS will be brought to its original state (such as it was after the initial installation). But the beauty is that this process will allow you to reset windows 7 to factory settings and at the same time keep the files on the system disk and the programs installed in the system!
Note: Before you start the update process, I would recommend making a backup copy of the files stored on the system disk, as well as preparing fresh versions of the drivers in advance - they may well come in handy! Keep in mind that the above reset windows 7 and restore its factory settings will only work if it starts normally. Otherwise, you will fail and you will simply waste your time.
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Restoring factory settings
Restoring the factory settings on a laptop may be required in a variety of cases. For example, your computer is heavily clogged with various programs, or errors often occur, the computer slows down a lot and nothing helps. Also, with the help of a reset, you can get rid of the problem of locked windows.
All these problems can be solved by resetting the laptop to factory settings. Let's get started.
By the way, I would like to say that there are cases when it is impossible to come to the factory settings. The fact is that some users who bought a laptop immediately, or after some time, reinstall windows, which came with the laptop. And they remove the hidden partition, which allows you to restore the hard drive. It also happens that by calling the computer wizard, he reinstalls windows, then, most often, the same thing happens - the recovery partition is deleted. So, it's better to do it all yourself.
If this happens, you will most likely have to look for a data recovery disk, you can try downloading the image on the network. The best option, of course, would be to reinstall windows.
We will move on to those cases where it is possible to bring a laptop to factory condition.
But at the same time, all data from drive C will be deleted, windows will be reinstalled and you will not need to enter the key. After reinstalling and starting the system, the installation of drivers and other components will begin.
Restoring factory settings on an Asus laptop
- First you need to disable the built-in Boot Booster fast loading feature, which speeds up the laptop boot. This is done in the BIOS. To do this, turn on the device, at the start of the download, press F2, once in Bios, you need to find where this function is disabled. Go to the Boot tab and look for the Boot Booster item there, press Enter on it and select Disabled. On the last tab, select Save changes and exit. The laptop will save the settings and reboot. After downloading, turn off the laptop again.
- Turn on your device and then press the F9 key. The loading screen will appear.
- The factory settings program will prepare the data for recovery, after which a message will appear asking if you really want to restore the data. Do not forget that everything from the disk will be deleted!
- Next, do not touch anything, the recovery process is automatic. During recovery, the computer will restart several times.
Restoring factory settings on an HP laptop
So, to carry out this operation on an HP laptop, you need:
- Turn on the laptop and press the F11 key, the Recovery Manager program will appear.
- Select the item System Recovery (System Restore).
- If you are prompted to save the necessary data, save.
- The data recovery process will begin, also do not touch anything, the process is automatic and the computer. The computer may restart several times.
Restoring factory settings on an Acer laptop
To do this on an Acer laptop, you need to do the following:
- Turn on the laptop and while holding Alt, press F10 several times, the system should ask for a password.
- If you have not restored anything before, then the standard password is six zeros (000000).
- In the window that appears, select Factory reset (reset to factory settings).
By the way, a factory reset can be done in the windows operating system itself. To do this, you need to find the eRecovery Management utility on your computer, go to the Recovery tab and reset the settings.
Restoring factory settings on a Samsung laptop
In order to restore this laptop to the factory state, you need to use the Recovery Solution utility, which is located in windows itself. If this utility is not there, then restart the computer and press F4, the recovery utility will start.
- Select the Restore item.
- Next, point Complete Restore (Full recovery)
- Select the Computer Initial Status restore point.
- A reboot message will appear, click "Yes"
- Follow the system prompts.
After completing the work, you will need to restart the laptop again to activate the recovery made by the program.
Restoring factory settings on a Toshiba laptop
To restore a laptop, you will have to carry out how many manipulations:
- Press the 0 key on the keyboard and HOLD.
- We turn on the laptop.
- Release the 0 key when the computer starts beeping.
The second login option on this laptop, if the first one did not work out:
- Turn off the laptop, then press F12.
- Without releasing your finger from the F12 key, turn on the laptop.
- Wait for the corresponding window to appear.
The recovery utility will start, just follow its instructions, it's not so difficult there.
I hope this article helped you in solving your problems, if you have any questions, ask in the comments.
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How to return a laptop to factory settings - through Bios (Bios)
Sometimes a computer owner is faced with the need to clean the system from various bugs that interfere with normal operation. This can be done by reinstalling the operating system, or using special utilities. But there is a method that has several undeniable advantages over them.
Resetting the settings to the factory settings will help restore the device to working capacity in most cases, even if you cannot start the OS. This method is especially relevant for those who do not want to spend time reinstalling the OS.
When restoring factory settings, the OS will be reinstalled automatically. You do not need to enter the OS activation code again. The version of windows that came with the laptop upon purchase will be restored.
By rolling back the BIOS, you will fix the listed problems. In this article, we will look at how to reset the laptop to factory settings and restore its performance. There are several ways, which we will take a closer look at.
The option to reset the settings may be needed if:
Factory settings are set by the manufacturer for a specific model of computer or laptop. They store BIOS settings and computer configuration settings. Such information is located in the dynamic memory of the device, which is called CMOS.
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All factory settings take up very little space, and are powered separately - from a small battery located on the motherboard. You can reset the laptop parameters without access to the BIOS. To do this, simply remove the battery, wait 30-40 seconds, and insert it again. 
After the process of resetting the BIOS settings is completed and the OS is reinstalled, you will receive the laptop in the same condition in which you bought it in the store.
It is worth noting that in order to successfully return the device to factory settings, in addition to CMOS, a Recover section is required, which stores installation files and other necessary system information.
Video: Laptop factory settings
Where is Recovery and its activation
The hidden partition on the hard drive that stores all the files needed to restore the system is called Recovery. It is created by default on all laptops, and is deleted or corrupted in most cases as a result of incorrect user actions.
You can see where the hidden partition is located:
There you can also see the size that Recovery takes on the HDD. Usually this is 20-25 GB of system information and installation files.
If you have a Toshiba laptop, then you have probably already noticed that there is a system folder on the D drive called HDD Recovery. It also stores the information necessary to reset the system, so it cannot be deleted.
If for some reason your computer has become slow, buggy, or has stopped loading altogether, resetting Windows 10 to factory settings can help. This option allows you to automatically (sometimes semi-automatically) restore the system without losing important files. We will look at all the methods for such a reset and point out possible problems and errors.
When you might need to reset Windows 10 to factory settings
An OS reset may be needed in the following cases:
In previous versions of Windows (7 and 8), it was much more difficult to reset the system than in the new 10. Now, virtually any problem can be tried to be solved with a reset. It definitely won’t hurt, because as a result, only programs will be deleted, your personal files will remain untouched.
How to reset Windows 10 to factory settings
There are several ways to reset Windows 10 to factory settings. We will consider each of them in order of complexity of operations. If the next reset method did not help solve the problem, or it did not work out, try the next one.
Quick system rollback
If an older version of Windows (8.1 or older) has recently been upgraded to Windows 10, then there is an option to roll back to the previous OS. The user is given a 30-day period to "test" Windows 10, after which the rollback files are deleted (how to prevent this, we will consider below). To revert to a previous version of Windows, do the following:
By default, the OS will delete recovery files after a month of using Windows 10. However, you can prevent them from being deleted. To do this, simply rename the recovery folders or reset them to a USB flash drive / hard drive:
Please note that you cannot use other people's reset folders in this way. They contain unique information about the system version and product key.
Video: how to roll back from Windows 10 to a previous version of the system
Reset the system through the Windows 10 interface
If the OS has not stopped loading, you can reset it directly in the Windows interface:
- Enter "Settings".
- Go to Update/Security, select Recovery.
Click on the "Start" button
- Click on "Get Started" under "Reset PC".
- Windows will offer to keep the user's personal files or delete them. Choose the appropriate option.
Specify what to do with the user's personal files
- If you choose to delete, the system will also offer to completely format the hard drive. This will delete absolutely all files from the computer.
- Press the "Reset" button when the system indicates that everything is ready to be reset.
Click "Reset" to start the system reset to factory settings
During the reset process, the computer will restart several times. If you encounter any errors at any stage, move on to the next option.
Video: how to reset Windows 10 to factory settings through the OS interface
Using the Refresh Windows Tool
Microsoft is aware that a standard system reset does not always work. Therefore, in 2016, a utility was released that allows you to reset the system if the standard method did not work. To reset the system using the Refresh Windows Tool:
- Open the Recovery tab through Windows Options.
- Find the link "Learn how to start over..."
- The Microsoft official website page will open in your default browser. Read the information provided and click Download Tool Now.
Read the information about the utility and download it
- Run the downloaded program.
- Follow the instructions.
Choose what to do with the user's personal files and click "Get Started"
- The automatic reset process will begin, which can take quite a long time. As a result, you will get a "clean" system.
Recovery data can take up to 20 GB of free space, which can be used for other purposes.
Resetting Windows 10 if the system won't start
If, due to some problems, you are unable to log in to perform an automatic reset, please use the methods below.
Reset laptop to factory settings
Users of laptops from any manufacturer can perform a full system reset through the BIOS. This feature is built into all laptops by default. However, it will only work if you have a licensed version of Windows 10 installed.
Before you start resetting your laptop, disable the "Quick Startup" option. To do this, enter the BIOS (by pressing the appropriate key for your device when turning on the computer, usually F2 or Del) and find the Boot Booster option in the Boot section. Set the value to Disabled and restart the computer saving the settings.
Disable the Boot Booster option through the BIOS menu
Depending on the laptop model, press the following keyboard shortcuts when restarting:
- for ASUS models - F9;
- for HP - F11;
- for Acer - Alt + F10;
- for Samsung - F4.
This action will open the reset program. Follow the instructions and it will eventually reset all settings automatically. Data from drive C will be completely deleted.
By pressing the F4 key on a Samsung laptop when rebooting, you can call the reset program
Video: how to reset an Acer laptop
Reset Windows 10 using a flash drive / disk
You can reset the system using a flash drive / recovery disk (how to create it on another working computer with the same OS is described below):
- Go into the BIOS and select the desired boot option (from a USB flash drive or disk).
Select your recovery flash drive from the BIOS boot menu
- After the reboot, the recovery program will open. Enter Troubleshooting.
Click on "Troubleshooting" when the recovery program asks you to select an action
- Select Revert to original state.
Click on "Reset this PC"
After that, the system will be reset to its original form. If you choose to keep your personal files, they will be in the Windows.old folder.
Create a reset disk on a flash drive
To create a reset disk on a flash drive, do the following:
- Log in to Control Panel. Turn on showing icons, not categories. Find the "Recovery" item.
Click on "Recovery" in "Control Panel"
- Select "Create a recovery drive".
Click on "Create a recovery drive"
- In the window that opens, you can select the backup option. Then about 8 GB of memory on the flash drive will be occupied, but restoring the system will be much easier and faster.
Back up your system files to speed up the system restore process in the future
- Select the flash drive on which the recovery disk will be created. It will be automatically formatted.
Wait until the end of the process.
Now the flash drive can be used to reset the Windows 10 system.
Please note that you can use the free space on the flash drive for your own needs. This will not harm the recovery program.
Video: how to create a Windows 10 recovery image on a flash drive and restore the system from the image
Creating a reset disc on CD/DVD
Before proceeding directly to the reset, consider creating a recovery disc on CD / DVD:
- Open the "Control Panel" and go to "Backup and Restore".
Click on the "Create System Recovery Disc" button
- Select the drive with the inserted disc in the window that opens and click "Create Disc".
Click "Create Disc"
You can now use this disk to reset Windows 10.
Video: How to create a Windows 10 recovery disc without using additional media
Possible problems resetting Windows 10
Even though the Windows 10 reset procedure looks pretty simple, there are still chances of errors appearing. Consider the most common of them:
- Resetting problem. If the message "Problem to reset" appears on the screen during a system reset, the recovery files are most likely corrupted. In this case, you can try to start the reset again, as the error may be accidental. If this does not help, you need to reinstall Windows. Please note that even when you reinstall the system, you can keep your personal files.
"Problem resetting PC" error occurs due to corrupted recovery files
You need a recovery disk. If the system displayed a similar message during the reset process, it may be missing some recovery files or libraries. Insert a recovery disk/flash drive or use the Refresh Windows Tool to solve this problem.
Insert the recovery disc or installation media to resolve the error
If you encounter other problems during the Windows 10 reset process, proceed to the next method from the above. If none of them helped, you will have to reinstall the operating system.
Resetting Windows 10 to factory settings is easy. In most situations, the programs and utilities offered by Microsoft do an excellent job of this task. If not, you can use the recovery disk/flash drive. One way or another, you can reinstall the OS, after saving your personal data.
