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  3. www.microsoft.com › how-to-reset-your-surfaceHow to Reset Your Surface Device – Microsoft Surface

    Aug 8, 2023 · To perform a soft reset on your Surface device, follow these steps: Press and hold the power button on your device for 30 seconds. Release the power button, then wait for 10 seconds. Press the power button again to turn on your Surface device.

  4. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › surfaceHow to perform a soft reset on Surface Book 2 - Microsoft ...

    Press and hold down the power button until your Surface restarts and you see the Windows logo screen (this takes about 20 seconds), then release the power button.

  5. support.microsoft.com › en-us › surfaceRestore or reset Surface for Windows - Microsoft Support

    • Overview
    • 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

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    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.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    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.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    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.

    See full list on support.microsoft.com

    Surface won’t turn on or start
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    See full list on support.microsoft.com

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  6. support.microsoft.com › en-us › surfaceForce a shutdown and restart your Surface - Microsoft Support

    If your Surface stops responding, or hangs, use the following methods to force a shutdown, and then restart. Be aware, though, that whenever possible, you should shut down your Surface in the normal manner. See Surface power states for ways to do this normally.

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  7. helpdeskgeek.com › how-to › how-to-refresh-orHow to Refresh or Factory Reset Your Microsoft Surface

    Aug 8, 2023 · If your Microsoft Surface laptop has begun to slow down or is freezing a lot, it might be time to perform a factory reset. Resetting your surface can get rid of many residual issues and make your laptop as good as new. Below, we’ll explain how to reset your Microsoft Surface for both the Windows.

  8. www.youtube.com › watchHow to restore or reset your Surface | Microsoft - YouTube

    If you've tried basic troubleshooting options, you may need to restore or reset your Surface. Before you reset your device and reinstall Windows, you can choose to keep your files or remove...

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  9. www.hardreset.info › microsoft-surface › softresetHow to do a soft reset on MICROSOFT Surface? - HardReset.info

    If your MICROSOFT Surface is stuck or frozen, You can perform a soft reset operation. Check out how to force restart Windows 8. As a result your MICROSOFT Surface should reboot and start running again.

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