How To Reset A Computer To Factory Settings?

Back up important files, photos, and documents

Sign out of accounts and deactivate software licenses if needed

Plug in the computer or ensure it has enough battery

Open Settings

Go to System or Update & Security

Select Recovery

Choose Reset this PC or Factory Reset

Select Keep my files or Remove everything

Follow the on-screen prompts

Choose Local reinstall or Cloud download if available

Confirm the reset

Wait for the computer to restart and complete the process

Set up the computer again after the reset finishes

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