Windows 10: how to reset computer to factory defaults

Discus and support how to reset computer to factory defaults in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I inherited my sister's computer. I would like to start fresh and reset to factory defaults. How do I do this?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by ResortRags, Jun 21, 2019.

  1. how to reset computer to factory defaults


    I inherited my sister's computer. I would like to start fresh and reset to factory defaults. How do I do this?

    :)
     
    ResortRags, Jun 21, 2019
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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, Jun 21, 2019
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  3. reset computer to factory default, computer is HP

    reset computer to factory default, computer is HP
     
    AliceCrane, Jun 21, 2019
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  4. how to reset computer to factory defaults

    SURFACE PRO 3 RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS PROBLEM

    The camera caused a system freeze every time it was activated so I thought why not restore.

    • I attempted to reset my Surface Pro 3 to Factory defaults.
    • The Surface Pro made it to 1% then crashed.
    • Now it is in a reboot loop.

    I have tried several times and now it gives an "Unable to reset your PC. A required drive partition is missing" error.

    Do you have any suggestions on how to make it work again?
     
    ScottPlatt1, Jun 21, 2019
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