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- We recommend using Cloud download. Make sure your Surface is connected to the internet. You can also get to the reset option by restarting your Surface from the sign-in screen. Here’s how: On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + L. If you need to, dismiss the lock screen.
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Jun 24, 2020 · Are you really going to reset your tablet to factory settings because you "assume" your problem is caused by an update? Here's what's involved in restoring your tablet to factory settings: re-installing Windows; setting up your user accounts; configuring Windows the way you like it to be; reinstalling software, including drivers
Aug 8, 2023 · Hard reset your Surface device. To perform a hard reset on your Surface device, follow these steps: Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery. Select Reset this PC. Choose whether you want to keep or remove your personal files. Select Cloud download if you have a OneDrive account, or Local reinstall if you’re using an external hard drive ...
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- Your Surface isn't working well, and it's been a while since you installed anything new: Reset your Surface
- You want to reinstall your previous operating system: Go back to your previous version of Windows
- Windows won't start, and you have a recovery drive to reinstall Windows
- More troubleshooting options
Having trouble with your Surface? If you've tried basic troubleshooting options, you may need to restore or reset your Surface. Here are some common issues and solutions:
•Your Surface isn't working well, and it's been a while since you installed anything new: Reset your Surface
•You want to reinstall your previous operating system: Go back to your previous version of Windows
•Windows won't start, and you have a recovery drive: Use a recovery drive to reinstall Windows
Before you reset your device and reinstall Windows, you can choose to keep your files or remove them. If you can't sign in to Windows, try retrieving your password before performing a reset. To learn more, see When you can't sign in to your Microsoft account.
Here’s how to reset your Surface:
1.Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery.
2.Next to Reset this PC, select Reset PC and choose an option:
•Keep my files—Reinstalls Windows 11 but keeps your personal files and any apps that came with your PC. This option removes changes you made to settings, as well as apps and drivers you installed.
•Remove everything—Reinstalls Windows 11 and any apps that came with your PC. This option removes personal files, changes you made to settings, and apps and drivers you installed.
If you recently upgraded to Windows 11 and it isn’t working for you, try going back. In most cases, you'll have 10 days to go back. This will keep your personal files, but it'll remove apps and drivers installed since upgrading, as well as any changes you made to settings.
Here’s how to go back to your previous version of Windows on your Surface:
1.Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery.
2.Next to Go back, select Go back. If you don't see this section, too much time has elapsed since you upgraded, and you can no longer go back.
For more info about using a recovery drive to reinstall Windows, see Creating and using a Surface USB recovery drive.
You may need your BitLocker Key to reinstall Windows with a recovery drive. For more info about BitLocker keys, see Find my BitLocker recovery key.
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If you have forgotten Password, PIN, if you want to erase or refresh your tablet, you can do reset your tablet from the Troubleshoot menu. Warning! A reset returns Surface to its factory settings!
Oct 11, 2023 · Performing a hard reset on your Windows tablet can be a powerful solution to resolve software issues, optimize performance, and restore your device to its default state. Whether you use the Settings menu, physical buttons, a keyboard shortcut, or a recovery drive, the hard reset process can help you overcome problems such as unresponsiveness ...
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