How To Reset A PC To Factory Settings?

Back up important files to an external drive or cloud storage

Sign out of accounts and deactivate software licenses if needed

Plug in the PC to power

Open Settings

Go to System

Select Recovery

Choose Reset this PC

Select Keep my files or Remove everything

Choose Cloud download or Local reinstall

Review the reset options

Click Next

Confirm the reset

Wait for the PC to restart and complete the reset

Follow the on-screen setup steps after reset

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