Windows 10: Preventing reset to factory settings and similar things

Discus and support Preventing reset to factory settings and similar things in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello, i have a desktop lenovo running windows 10. Ive set a uefi/bios password on there (not clear on the difference) my hope is to prevent resets... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Castellan, Dec 22, 2015.

  1. CASTELLAN
    Castellan Win User

    Preventing reset to factory settings and similar things


    Hello,

    i have a desktop lenovo running windows 10. Ive set a uefi/bios password on there (not clear on the difference) my hope is to prevent resets to factory settings. The end goal being to maintain the integrity of the admin account on the computer. However, it doesnt seem to do the trick. I had to test it, of course, and so i began resetting, expecting a dialogue to appear requiring a password to proceed. Instead, it just seems to start the reset process.
    i remember we had a mac which, in this regard was very clear and spot on.

    am i doing something wrong perhaps? Comments are appreciated.

    :)
     
    Castellan, Dec 22, 2015
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  2. DENNIS MOP
    Dennis Mop Win User

    Factory reset prevention

    Hi,

    The feature that you are asking for is currently available for phones only. As this idea can be used by Windows in the future, we recommend that you post it

    here    .

    Let us know if you have other concerns.
     
    Dennis Mop, Dec 22, 2015
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  3. #AWESOMESAUCE2.0
    #Awesomesauce2.0 Win User
    Factory reset prevention

    hello i wanted to know if its possible to make it impossible to factory rest or wipe my pc in case of theft thanks
     
    #Awesomesauce2.0, Dec 22, 2015
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