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      • 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. Select Reset.
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      How to Reset Your Surface Device – Microsoft Surface

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  4. 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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  5. answers.microsoft.com › en-us › surfaceHow do I factory reset my surface pro tablet I don’t know my ...

    Sep 14, 2024 · Here’s how: On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key + L. If you need to, dismiss the lock screen. Hold the Shift key down while you select Power > Restart in the lower-right corner of the screen. After your Surface restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.

  6. www.youtube.com › watchHow to FACTORY RESET any Windows 10 tablet - YouTube

    How to very easily factory reset your tablet in a few steps.You can apply on any windows 10 tablet and do master reset.Guys, if you like it this video please...

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  7. www.ifixit.com › Guide › How+to+Reset+-+RestoreHow to Reset / Restore Windows Tablet - iFixit Repair Guide

    Apr 19, 2022 · Step 1 How to Reset / Restore Windows Tablet. Connect the charger. Select "Ease of Access". Open "On-Screen Keyboard". Step 2. Tab the Shift key. Reset the tablet. After the reset the tablet will start in Troubleshooting mode. Step 3. Select: Troubleshoot. Reset your PC. Step 4. Follow instructions on the screen to reset your tablet. Step 5.

  8. robots.net › tech › how-to-factory-reset-windows-10How To Factory Reset Windows 10 Tablet Without Password

    Oct 24, 2023 · Learn how to factory reset your Windows 10 tablet without needing a password. This step-by-step guide will help you troubleshoot and restore your device to its original settings.

  9. robots.net › tech › how-to-hard-reset-windows-tabletHow To Hard Reset Windows Tablet - Robots.net

    Oct 11, 2023 · In this article, we will explore some common methods that can be used to perform a hard reset on your Windows tablet, including using the Settings menu, the physical buttons, a keyboard shortcut, or a recovery drive.