How Do I Reset My HP Laptop to Factory Settings?

If you are facing an issue while working on your HP laptop, or the system is hanging again and again, then you can factory reset your laptop; follow the given steps to know the process:-

• Open the settings window by pressing the window key + 1.
• Click on the update and security options.
• Then tap on recovery.
• Locate the “get started” option below the reset PC section.
• Then you will get a clean reset of your HP laptop.

Can you factory reset a locked HP laptop? 

Yes, you can reset your locked HP laptop; for this process, you need to turn on the laptop and immediately press the F11 key repeatedly until the recovery of the system starts, then proceed with the given steps:-

• Click on “troubleshoot” to choose an option screen.
• Then tap on “reset this PC.”
• after that, you can choose between the “remove everything” or “keep everything” option.

What is the F11 key on an HP laptop? 

With the help of the F11 key on your HP laptop, you can activate a full scream mode in your browser, and if you want to get back to the previous standard view, you have to press the same key again.

How do I factory reset my HP laptop without F11?

To know the process where you can factory reset your HP laptop without using the F11 key, obey the steps that are mentioned below:-

• Click on the “start menu.”
• Tap on the “setting.” option.
• Type ‘reset” in the search bar.
• Then select the “reset this PC” option.

How can I factory reset my HP laptop without a password?

You can do that if you have forgotten your password or want to know how to factory reset your HP laptop without typing the password. To know the ways focus on the points that are mentioned below:-

• Operate the hidden administrator account.
• You can use a password reset disk.
• Or use a windows installation disk.
• Go with the HP recovery manager.
• Factory reset your HP laptop.
• Or you can visit the nearby local HP store.

Does factory reset delete everything on the HP laptop?

No, the factory reset does not delete everything on your HP laptop; it only removes the memory data; it does not remove your data, which is kept intact, so you will not lose your required personal data after the factory reset.

Conclusion

After acquiring the information from the given information and the process, you must be aware of how to factory reset your HP laptop. Contact customers or visit the nearby HP store for any other issues. 

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