How to Restore a Computer to Factory Settings in Windows

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Back up and save all important documents and files to an external disk

   Restoring the original factory settings will erase all personal data from the computer. , This includes printers, scanners, network cables, and USB drives.
   
   Remove your laptop from its docking station, if applicable. , This opens the Advanced Boot Options menu.
   
   If the Advanced Boot Options menu fails to open, restart your computer and try again. ,,,,, When finished, Windows will inform you the computer has been restored to a factory-new condition.,
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   Step 2: flash drive

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   Step 3: or cloud storage system.

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   Step 4: Power off your computer and disconnect any extra accessories or peripherals.

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   Step 5: Power on your computer and press F8 repeatedly when the Dell logo displays on-screen.

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   Step 6: Select “Repair Your Computer” using the arrow keys

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   Step 7: then press “Enter.” This opens the System Recovery Options menu

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   Step 8: Select a keyboard layout and click “Next.”

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   Step 9: Sign in as a local user or the administrator

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    Step 10: then click “OK.”

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    Step 11: Select either “Dell Factory Tools” or “Dell Factory Image Restore

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    Step 12: ” then click “Next.” This opens the Confirm Data Deletion menu.

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    Step 13: Place a checkmark next to “Yes

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    Step 14: reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition

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    Step 15: ” then click “Next.” Windows 7 will begin restoring factory settings

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    Step 16: which will take at least five minutes to complete.

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    Step 17: Click on “Finish.” Your computer will restart and the Windows 7 setup wizard will display on-screen.

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