How to Factory Reset Windows 8.1?
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How do I reset my Windows 8.1 laptop to factory settings?

How to restore a Windows 8 laptop or PC to factory default settings?

  • Click “Change PC settings”.
  • Click [General] then select [Remove everything and reinstall Windows].
  • If the operating system is “Windows 8.1”, please click “Update and recovery”, then select [Remove everything and reinstall Windows].
  • Click [Next].

How do you wipe a Windows 8 computer?

To wipe your hard drive clean in Windows 8 and reinstall Windows 8, follow these steps:

  1. From the Start screen, summon the Charms bar, choose Settings, and then choose the Change PC Settings link.
  2. Click the General category, find the Remove Everything and Reinstall Windows section, and then click the Get Started button.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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