Question: How Do I Restore Windows 7 to Factory Settings Without Cd?
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How to Reset Windows 7 to Factory Settings without Install Disc

  • Click Start, then choose Control Panel.
  • Next choose Backup and Restore.
  • In the Backup and Restore window, click on the Recover system settings or your computer link.
  • Next, choose Advanced recovery methods.

How do I factory reset a Windows 7 computer without disks?

Restore without installation CD/DVD

  1. Turn on the computer.
  2. Press and hold the F8 key.
  3. At the Advanced Boot Options screen, choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
  4. Press Enter.
  5. Log in as Administrator.
  6. When Command Prompt appears, type this command: rstrui.exe.
  7. Press Enter.

How do I restore PC to factory settings?

To reset your PC

  • Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
  • Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
  • Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get started.
  • Follow the instructions on the screen.
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