Windows 10: Issues trying to factory reset a laptop

Discus and support Issues trying to factory reset a laptop in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have been having problems with my laptop for the last few weeks with it being incredibly slow and half of the time freezing to the point I need to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/rothman1999, Nov 12, 2020.

  1. Issues trying to factory reset a laptop


    I have been having problems with my laptop for the last few weeks with it being incredibly slow and half of the time freezing to the point I need to remove the battery to restart it.

    I just decided I want to factory reset the POS before I put a hammer through the screen. I'm in the general settings/update and security/recovery, and in trying to start the reset process, but when I click "get started" under "reset this pc" nothing happens.

    I know that a secondary window is supposed to open but all that happens is the hourglass widget shows up for a few frames and nothing else happens. I can't afford to buy a new windows key or a new computer and I just want to watch YouTube. Any help would really be appreciated.

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    /u/rothman1999, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 2020
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  3. HP Laptop Windows 10 reset to factory default

    Hi,

    I realize that it must be difficult for you when things are not working as it should. Sorry to know that you are facing this issue. I will try to help you with this issue.

    Please answer this question to get more clarity on this issue:


    • How are you trying to reset your pc to factory setting?

    As you have a laptop, ensure that the laptop is not running on battery and the power cable is plugged in to the socket.

    Let us follow the steps suggested by “Babu V” in the following thread that speaks about a possible solution for the related issue:

    Error: “There was a problem resetting your PC”: Error: “There was a problem resetting your PC”

    Hope it helps.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance, we are glad to assist you.
     
    Srimadhwa B, Nov 12, 2020
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  4. Clem Win User

    Issues trying to factory reset a laptop

    Multiple Issues After Resetting Laptop

    Hi,

    I recently reset my laptop and since then I've been experiencing a whole host of issues:

    • Windows search bar doesn't work
    • Shop app won't open
    • Won't allow me to change location settings
    • Clock/calendar on my toolbar is unresponsive when I click on it

    Any ideas what the problem might be, please? Advice / suggestions are very much appreciated!

    Cheers,
     
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