Question: How Do I Restore My Windows Computer to Factory Settings?
Contents How Do I Reset My Windows Computer Back to Factory Settings? Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. You Should See a Title That Says...
How do I reset my Windows computer back to factory settings?
Navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. You should see a title that says “Reset this PC.” Click Get Started. You can either select Keep My Files or Remove Everything. The former resets your options to default and removes uninstalled apps, like browsers, but keeps your data intact.
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