Windows 10: Problem after resetting PC to factory settings

Discus and support Problem after resetting PC to factory settings in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; My desktop crashed, so I did a reset to factory settings. I now have blue screen, and a new user name and unknown password. I must have misread... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Richard WDH, Nov 5, 2022.

  1. Problem after resetting PC to factory settings


    My desktop crashed, so I did a reset to factory settings. I now have blue screen, and a new user name and unknown password. I must have misread instructions on a supposed Microsoft website. I understood it to say that I could set up an account on another pc. so my wife and I tried to add me as an administrator on her laptop so I could recover this password. Apparently we did something awful because I have been locked out of my desktop until December 4, 2022. We are 74 years old and honestly have no idea what’s going on. Anyone know? I read yesterday that the more you try different things to un

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    Richard WDH, Nov 5, 2022
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  2. Mathew9 Win User

    Problem with factory settings

    Problem after resetting PC to factory settings [​IMG]
    Hi .. i have a problem with factory settings on my laptop. The third thing (reset factory setting) is not showing so i cant reset my Pc. Please help.
     
    Mathew9, Nov 5, 2022
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  3. 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 5, 2022
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  4. Tankachoo Win User

    Problem after resetting PC to factory settings

    Factory Reset Windows10: There was a problem resetting your PC FIX


    How to Factory Reset Windows10 or upgraded to Windows10 from Windows7 or 8.
    This is also a FIX for the ERROR: There was a problem resetting your PC.
    This fix is only for Legit Authorized Copies of Windows 7, 8, or 10.


    Hey all, I upgraded to Win10 from Win8.1 when it was released for free upgrades in 2015. It is now 2016 and I wanted to Factory Reset my PC so I can start fresh again. I attempted to do it from Settings/Update and Security/Recovery/Reset this PC as suggested by Microsoft but I received and error saying "There was a problem resetting your PC. No changes were made." After searching the web I found many different fixes but they all seems so involved. Making a boot flash drive or burning a DVD and use their software... There is an awesome tutorial on this forum called Windows 10 Clean Install but I like to KISS when I can (Keep It Simple Stupid) so I decided to check with Microsoft.com before I started that process.


    THE SIMPLE FIX I FOUND THAT WORKED FOR ME:
    Go to: Windows 10
    Click the "Upgrade Now" button.
    Follow the prompts and you're good to go.
    Works with Windows 7, 8 and 10. Simple enough for me Problem after resetting PC to factory settings :)

    I wasn't able to find this simple suggestion when searching the web so I felt I should post it in hopes it helps someone too Problem after resetting PC to factory settings :)

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    Tankachoo, Nov 5, 2022
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