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  3. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › surfaceHow to reset your Surface without logging in - Microsoft ...

    If you can sign-in to your Surface or are looking to refresh your system from USB recovery media, refer to the following article for instructions: Refresh or reset Surface RT or Surface 2. Reset your Surface 2/RT without signing in. Step 1: Boot up your Surface to the sign-in screen. Step 2: Attach your Touch/Type Cover to your Surface.

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

    Aug 8, 2023 · A soft reset on a Surface device clears memory and refreshes the OS without deleting personal files, suitable for resolving minor issues. Performing a hard reset restores a Surface device to factory settings, erasing all data, ideal for preparing the device for sale or a fresh start.

  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

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  6. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › surfaceHow do I reset my Surface Go 3 tablet without access to the ...

    Mar 18, 2024 · A: To factory reset your Microsoft Surface without a password, press and hold the volume-up button and the power button simultaneously for 15 seconds. Once your device has been reset, you will be able to use it again as if you just bought a new one.

  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. pureinfotech.com › reset-surface-no-recovery-imageHow to reset any Surface device without a recovery image

    Nov 4, 2016 · You don't need a recovery image to reset your Surface, you can simply reinstall Windows 10 and let Windows Update take care of the rest. Here's how.

  9. www.fonepaw.com › windows › factory-reset-surfaceFactory Reset Surface Pro without Password in 2 Ways - FonePaw

    Apr 30, 2024 · 1. Factory reset Surface Pro without Password from Login Screen. You can factory reset a Surface Pro or Surface RT without logging in from the login screen. You don 't need to use Windows recovery USB either.

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