Windows 10: Factory reset and OS updates

Discus and support Factory reset and OS updates in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hey all. So I plan to do a factory reset on my old laptop soon so I can get rid of it. But out of curiosity, would the factory wipe also delete... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/LTheFifteenth, May 29, 2020.

  1. Factory reset and OS updates


    Hey all.

    So I plan to do a factory reset on my old laptop soon so I can get rid of it. But out of curiosity, would the factory wipe also delete Windows 10 from the hard drive and revert to Windows 8 like from when I bought it?

    This is not really an issue for me. I just got curious if that would happen.

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    /u/LTheFifteenth, May 29, 2020
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  2. IggSter Win User

    How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

    Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


    First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

    I will assume that these devices belong to you.

    step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
    step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
    step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
    step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
    step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
    step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

    Break command list: Break Commands

    Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

    If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".
     
    IggSter, May 29, 2020
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  3. Marby Rey Win User
    Factory Reset

    Hi Cameron,

    Since you did a factory reset on your computer, possibly the outdated network adapter driver causes the connection issue. Just for clarification, did you install the updated network drivers? If not, we suggest that you update the Network adapter driver.



    • Go to Device Manager, then click Network adapters and select the network adapter name.
    • Press and hold (or right-click) the network adapter, and then select
      Update Driver Software
      > Search automatically for updated driver software. Follow the steps, then select
      Close.
    • After installing the updated driver, restart the computer.

    If Windows can’t find a new driver for your network adapter, visit the PC manufacturer’s website and download the latest network adapter driver from there.



    If the issue persists, we recommend that you follow the troubleshooting steps provided on this link:
    Fix network connection issues in Windows 10.

    Feel free to send us your feedback at your convenience.
     
    Marby Rey, May 29, 2020
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  4. timyc Win User

    Factory reset and OS updates

    Factory reset does not remove updates

    Sorry for not clarifying, but when the laptop was shipped to me, the OS did not have the Fall Creator's Update installed (the update that added the GPU tab to the task manager), but when I did the factory reset, the update persisted. Is this still normal?
     
    timyc, May 29, 2020
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