Question: How to Reset Computer to Factory Settings Windows 7?
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The steps are:

  • Start the computer.
  • Press and hold the F8 key.
  • At Advanced Boot Options, choose Repair Your Computer.
  • Press Enter.
  • Select a keyboard language and click Next.
  • If prompted, login with an administrative account.
  • At the System Recovery Options, choose System Restore or Startup Repair (if this is available)

How do I delete everything on my computer windows 7?

Press the Windows key plus the “C” key to open the Charms menu. Select the Search option and type reinstall in the Search text field (do not press Enter). On the left side of the screen, select Remove everything and reinstall Windows. On the “Reset your PC” screen, click Next.

How do I restore my computer to its factory settings?

To reset your PC

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

James H. Sterling

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