How to Reset a Dell Laptop
Back up and save all your personal data to a disc, USB flash drive, cloud storage service, or any backup program of your choice., Connect your laptop to a power source., Swipe in from the right side of your screen and tap on “Settings.” If using a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Back up and save all your personal data to a disc
Resetting your laptop will wipe and erase all personal data from your computer. , This will help prevent your computer’s battery from losing its charge during the reset process.,,,, You can either choose to have Windows wipe your computer completely, or select to have your files wiped quickly and less thoroughly.
Windows will reset your laptop, and display the welcome screen when complete.Select the option to have Windows wipe your computer completely if you plan on selling or giving away your laptop.
This will help ensure all your personal data is fully erased and cannot be recovered by the laptop’s future owner. -
Step 2: USB flash drive
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Step 3: cloud storage service
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Step 4: or any backup program of your choice.
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Step 5: Connect your laptop to a power source.
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Step 6: Swipe in from the right side of your screen and tap on “Settings.” If using a mouse
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Step 7: point to the lower-right corner of your screen
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Step 8: move the mouse pointer up
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Step 9: then click on “Settings.”
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Step 10: Tap or click on “Power
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Step 11: ” then tap or click on “Restart.” Your computer will restart and display the startup menu.
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Step 12: Click on “Troubleshoot
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Step 13: ” then click on “Reset Your PC.”
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Step 14: Click on “Next
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Step 15: ” then indicate how you want your personal files removed from your laptop.
Detailed Guide
Resetting your laptop will wipe and erase all personal data from your computer. , This will help prevent your computer’s battery from losing its charge during the reset process.,,,, You can either choose to have Windows wipe your computer completely, or select to have your files wiped quickly and less thoroughly.
Windows will reset your laptop, and display the welcome screen when complete.Select the option to have Windows wipe your computer completely if you plan on selling or giving away your laptop.
This will help ensure all your personal data is fully erased and cannot be recovered by the laptop’s future owner.
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