{"id":591,"date":"2022-10-17T07:12:43","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T07:12:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/?p=591"},"modified":"2023-01-09T07:55:49","modified_gmt":"2023-01-09T07:55:49","slug":"factory-reset-hp-laptop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you Factory Reset an HP laptop?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The resolution to<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/how-to-factory-reset-hp-laptop\/\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/\">Factory reset HP laptop<\/a><\/strong> might be a quick and good fix if your laptop works with stubborn system issues. Undoubtedly, you might face circumstances when there is no other practical way to execute a complete reset in order to <strong>resolve any residual technical problems<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, this complete guide will take you step-by-step through the process if you need to know how to <strong>factory reset an HP laptop<\/strong> for any variety of reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a simple yet effective fix for your laptop issue, using the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/BIOS\">BIOS<\/a><\/strong> approach to factory reset your HP laptop will be convenient. But later on, we&#8217;ll teach you how to <strong>factory reset your HP laptop<\/strong> using a variety of techniques, most of which depend on the operating system you&#8217;re using, such as <strong>Windows 7, 8, and 10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#How_to_Factory_Reset_HP_Laptop_Without_a_Password\" title=\"How to Factory Reset HP Laptop Without a Password?\">How to Factory Reset HP Laptop Without a Password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#How_To_Factory_Reset_an_HP_Laptop_That_Wont_Boot\" title=\"How To Factory Reset an HP Laptop That Won&#8217;t Boot?\">How To Factory Reset an HP Laptop That Won&#8217;t Boot?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#How_to_Factory_Reset_the_HP_Laptop_Windows_7\" title=\"How to Factory Reset the HP Laptop Windows 7\">How to Factory Reset the HP Laptop Windows 7<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Method_1_Factory_Reset_from_Startup\" title=\"Method 1: Factory Reset from Startup\">Method 1: Factory Reset from Startup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Method_2_Factory_Reset_without_A_CD\" title=\"Method 2: Factory Reset without A CD\">Method 2: Factory Reset without A CD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#How_to_Factory_Reset_the_HP_Laptop_Windows_8\" title=\"How to Factory Reset the HP Laptop Windows 8\">How to Factory Reset the HP Laptop Windows 8<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#How_do_you_factory_reset_an_HP_laptop_with_Windows_10\" title=\"How do you factory reset an HP laptop with Windows 10?\">How do you factory reset an HP laptop with Windows 10?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Method_1_Factory_Reset_Via_Windows_10_Settings\" title=\"Method 1: Factory Reset Via Windows 10 Settings\">Method 1: Factory Reset Via Windows 10 Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Method_2_Factory_Reset_via_Windows_Recovery_Environment\" title=\"Method 2: Factory Reset via Windows Recovery Environment\">Method 2: Factory Reset via Windows Recovery Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Method_3_Factory_Reset_without_a_Password\" title=\"Method 3: Factory Reset without a Password\">Method 3: Factory Reset without a Password<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#People_Also_Ask_%E2%80%93_Factory_Reset_HP_Laptop_FAQs\" title=\"People Also Ask \u2013 &nbsp;Factory&nbsp;Reset HP Laptop FAQs\">People Also Ask \u2013 &nbsp;Factory&nbsp;Reset HP Laptop FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q1_How_do_I_reset_my_HP_laptop_to_factory_settings\" title=\"Q.1. How do I reset my HP laptop to factory settings?\">Q.1. How do I reset my HP laptop to factory settings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q2_How_do_I_hard_reset_my_HP_laptop\" title=\"Q.2. How do I hard reset my HP laptop?\">Q.2. How do I hard reset my HP laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q3_how_do_I_do_a_full_factory_reset_on_my_laptop\" title=\"Q.3. how do I do a full factory reset on my laptop?\">Q.3. how do I do a full factory reset on my laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q4_Does_factory_reset_delete_everything_on_the_HP_laptop\" title=\"Q.4. Does factory reset delete everything on the HP laptop?\">Q.4. Does factory reset delete everything on the HP laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q5_What_is_the_F11_key_on_an_HP_laptop\" title=\"Q.5. What is the F11 key on an HP laptop?\">Q.5. What is the F11 key on an HP laptop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q6_Does_a_factory_reset_remove_all_data_permanently\" title=\"Q.6. Does a factory reset remove all data permanently?\">Q.6. Does a factory reset remove all data permanently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q7_How_do_I_factory_reset_my_HP_Windows_10\" title=\"Q.7. How do I factory reset my HP Windows 10?\">Q.7. How do I factory reset my HP Windows 10?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q8_How_do_I_boot_HP_into_recovery\" title=\"Q.8. How do I boot HP into recovery?\">Q.8. How do I boot HP into recovery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q9_What_is_the_F12_boot_menu\" title=\"Q.9. What is the F12 boot menu?\">Q.9. What is the F12 boot menu?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q10_Does_F11_Reset_your_computer\" title=\"Q.10. Does F11 Reset your computer?\">Q.10. Does F11 Reset your computer?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q12_What_does_pressing_F11_on_startup_do\" title=\"Q.12. What does pressing F11 on startup do?\">Q.12. What does pressing F11 on startup do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q13_How_do_you_hard_reset_a_computer\" title=\"Q.13. How do you hard reset a computer?\">Q.13. How do you hard reset a computer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q14_What_does_F8_do_on_startup\" title=\"Q.14. What does F8 do on startup?\">Q.14. What does F8 do on startup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/#Q15_What_does_F10_do_on_startup\" title=\"Q.15. What does F10 do on startup?\">Q.15. What does F10 do on startup?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easiest_Way_to_Factory_Reset_Your_HP_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>Easiest Way to Factory Reset Your HP Laptop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"674\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/easiest-way-to-factory-reset-your-hp-laptop\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Factory Reset Your HP Laptop\" class=\"wp-image-674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Easiest-Way-to-Factory-Reset-Your-HP-Laptop.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, restart your HP laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press \u201c<strong>F10<\/strong>\u201d while booting it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the black screen appears, press the key (<strong>F10<\/strong>) numerous times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, press the F9 key in BIOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, you will see a confirmation dialog box. Choose \u201c<strong>Yes<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the key F10 again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, choose the \u201c<strong>Save and Exit<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your HP laptop will reboot now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Factory_Reset_HP_Laptop_Without_a_Password\"><\/span><strong> How to Factory Reset HP Laptop Without a Password? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"676\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/how-to-factory-reset-an-hp-laptop-without-a-password\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Factory Reset An HP Laptop Without A Password\" class=\"wp-image-676\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-An-HP-Laptop-Without-A-Password.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The methodology to learn how to<strong> factory reset an HP laptop without an administrator password<\/strong> is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unplug all the cables from your HP laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that no external devices should be connected to your device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on your HP laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the \u201c<strong>F11<\/strong>\u201d key multiple times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A screen with multiple options will appear. Click on the \u201cTroubleshoot\u201d option on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, choose the \u201cRecovery Manager\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the \u201chelp\u201d section, click on the \u201cSystem Recovery\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, back up your files if required or choose the option \u201cRecover without Backing up Your Files\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go through the on-screen prompts to finish the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Factory_Reset_an_HP_Laptop_That_Wont_Boot\"><\/span><strong>How To Factory Reset an HP Laptop That Won&#8217;t Boot?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"677\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/how-to-factory-reset-an-hp-laptop-that-wont-boot\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Factory Reset an HP Laptop That Won't Boot\" class=\"wp-image-677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the \u201c<strong>Windows Recovery<\/strong>\u201d method to <strong>factory reset HP laptop<\/strong> when Windows does not start usually or won\u2019t boot. To accomplish this technique, look at the directions below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart your HP laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, immediately press the f11 key repeatedly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the start button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the shift key and click on the power button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, select restart while holding the shift key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember, you must continue holding the shift key while your laptop restarts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Troubleshoot, on the \u201cChoose an option\u201d screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, select the \u201cReset this PC\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions. This could take some time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Factory_Reset_the_HP_Laptop_Windows_7\"><\/span><strong>How to Factory Reset the HP Laptop Windows 7<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"707\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/how-to-factory-reset-an-hp-laptop-that-wont-boot-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" Factory Reset the HP Laptop Windows 7\" class=\"wp-image-707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-an-HP-Laptop-That-Wont-Boot-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, we&#8217;ll go through two methods for resetting the <strong>HP laptop to factory settings on Windows 7<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Factory Reset From Startup<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Factory Reset Without A CD<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let&#8217;s get into more detail about each of the methods stated above:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Factory_Reset_from_Startup\"><\/span><strong>Method 1: Factory Reset from Startup<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"708\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/factory-reset-from-startup\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-from-Startup.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Factory-Reset-from-Startup\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-from-Startup.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-from-Startup.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-from-Startup.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Factory Reset from Startup , Factory Reset the HP Laptop Windows 7\" class=\"wp-image-708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-from-Startup.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-from-Startup.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-from-Startup.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-from-Startup.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, restart your laptop and quickly press the F11 key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep holding the F11 key until you see the \u201cSystem Recovery Menu\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, go to the \u201cI Need Help Immediately\u201d section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the \u201cSystem Recovery\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, you have to select an option to keep a backup of your files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Next, then press OK when you see a warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your system recovery process will start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the \u201cFinish\u201d button and your system will get started.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Factory_Reset_without_A_CD\"><\/span><strong>Method 2: Factory Reset without A CD<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"710\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/factory-reset-without-a-cd\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-A-CD.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Factory-Reset-without-A-CD\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-A-CD.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-A-CD.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-A-CD.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Factory Reset without A CD\" class=\"wp-image-710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-A-CD.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-A-CD.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-A-CD.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-A-CD.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are further instructions on how to factory reset an HP laptop on Windows 7 without a CD:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, turn on your HP laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, you are required to hold the F11 key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the booting process, you will see the \u201cRecovery Manager\u201d section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the section named \u201cI need help immediately.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on \u201cSystem Recovery\u201d and then click on the \u201cBack up your files\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get an external hard drive and connect it to your HP laptop. (You are suggested to keep a backup at this point).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After connecting it, choose the driver letter representing it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on Next. The backup process will begin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again, click on Next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cFinish\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Factory_Reset_the_HP_Laptop_Windows_8\"><\/span><strong>How to Factory Reset the HP Laptop Windows 8<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about how to conduct a<strong> factory reset on your HP laptop Windows 8<\/strong> by going through the steps as follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Windows 8, access the charms bar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the search bar, type in \u201cRecovery\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the given results, click on the \u201cHP Recovery Manager\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cI Need Immediate Help\u201d from the given menu with 3 columns in it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cWindows Recovery Environment\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, you have to give your confirmation to reboot your laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, your laptop\u2019s screen will display \u201cChoose an Option\u201d. Select \u201cRecovery Manager\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the new screen, under \u201cMicrosoft System Restore\u201d choose \u201cI Need Immediate Help\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, Your HP laptop will be restored to its factory settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_factory_reset_an_HP_laptop_with_Windows_10\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/\">How do you factory reset an HP laptop with Windows 10?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, we&#8217;ve covered in detail three methods for restoring the factory default settings on HP laptops running Windows 10. Learn more about them by reading the sections below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Factory Reset Via Windows 10 Settings<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Factory Reset Via Windows Recovery Environment<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Factory Reset Without A Password<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s go through each of the aforementioned techniques in more detail below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Factory_Reset_Via_Windows_10_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Method 1: Factory Reset Via Windows 10 Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"679\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/factory-reset-via-windows-10-settings\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Factory Reset Via Windows 10 Settings\" class=\"wp-image-679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-Via-Windows-10-Settings.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the \u201c<strong>Windows<\/strong>\u201d key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, search \u201c<strong>Reset this PC<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, choose the best result from the list of options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After clicking on it, a window will appear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, look for \u201c<strong>Get Started<\/strong>\u201d in it and click on that.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, select \u201c<strong>Keep My File<\/strong>s\u201d or \u201cRemove Everything\u201d based on what&#8217;s convenient for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When \u201c<strong>Keep My Files<\/strong>\u201d has been selected, press \u201c<strong>Next<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To continue, tap on the \u201c<strong>Reset<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, the operating system will be reinstalled and the device will get restarted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you select the \u201c<strong>Remove Everything<\/strong>\u201d option. Followed by this, select \u201c<strong>Only the Drive Where Windows is installed<\/strong>\u201d.&nbsp; (You can also opt for the \u201cAll Drives\u201d to delete all the files and recycle your system)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, click on \u201c<strong>Just Remove My Files<\/strong>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Remove Files and Clean the Drive<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap on the \u201c<strong>Reset<\/strong>\u201d button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Factory_Reset_via_Windows_Recovery_Environment\"><\/span><strong>Method 2: Factory Reset via Windows Recovery Environment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"680\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/factory-reset-via-windows-recovery-environment\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment-1024x512.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Factory Reset via Windows Recovery Environment\" class=\"wp-image-680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-via-Windows-Recovery-Environment.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, turn off your HP laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the device is cleared of any recently installed internal hardware.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure no extraneous equipment, including USB cables or printers, is attached.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on the laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your laptop&#8217;s keyboard, press &#8220;<strong>F11<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll see the &#8220;<strong>Choose an Option<\/strong>&#8221; screen. <strong>Click on the &#8220;Troubleshoot<\/strong>\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, click on the &#8220;<strong>Reset this PC<\/strong>&#8221; option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, you need to choose between &#8220;<strong>Keep My Files<\/strong>&#8221; or <strong>&#8220;Remove Everything<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may choose &#8220;<strong>Keep My Files<\/strong>&#8221; if you want to keep your data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Reset&#8221; once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;<strong>Remove Everything<\/strong>&#8221; to delete every personal file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201c<strong>Only the Drive Where Windows is installed<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you want to remove all the files from your computer, select &#8220;<strong>All Drives<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;<strong>Just Remove My Files<\/strong>&#8221; to remove all of your files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\"><strong>Click Reset.<\/strong><\/mark><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Factory_Reset_without_a_Password\"><\/span><strong>Method 3: Factory Reset without a Password<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"320\" data-attachment-id=\"713\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/factory-reset-hp-laptop\/factory-reset-without-a-password\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-a-Password.jpg?fit=1280%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Factory-Reset-without-a-Password\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-a-Password.jpg?fit=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-a-Password.jpg?fit=640%2C320&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-a-Password.jpg?resize=640%2C320&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Factory Reset without a Password \" class=\"wp-image-713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-a-Password.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-a-Password.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-a-Password.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Factory-Reset-without-a-Password.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Penultimate information to know about how to factory reset your HP laptop on Windows 10 without a password is represented below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your HP laptop is turned on.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, install the \u201cWindows Password Fixer\u201d and run it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, burn \u201cWindows Password Fixer\u201d to a \u201cUSB Flash Drive\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boot the system by connecting your HP laptop to the &#8220;USB Drive.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To change your password, click &#8220;Reset Password.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, select &#8220;Reboot&#8221; and take out the &#8220;USB Drive.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To apply the modifications, restart your HP laptop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your device now without the password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to &#8220;Start&#8221; and select &#8220;Search.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Recovery Manager&#8221; should be typed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After clicking the best icon, press &#8220;Enter.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;User Account Control&#8221; can appear. Then select &#8220;Yes.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;HP Recovery Manager&#8221; will now launch. Visit &#8220;Help.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Windows Recovery Environment&#8221; can be tapped.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, click &#8220;Ok,&#8221; and the computer will restart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hit &#8220;Troubleshoot&#8221; on the &#8220;Choose an Option&#8221; screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Recovery Manager.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, choose the &#8220;Recover without Backing up Your Files&#8221; option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">&#8220;Next.&#8221;<\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continue by doing as instructed on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can&#8217;t Factory Reset Your Laptop? Contact The HP Service Center!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We created every conceivable approach in this blog while considering diverse scenarios. Hopefully, you ought to be able to factory reset your HP laptop. If not, and you are still having issues, contact <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.repair-service-center.com\/hp\/hp-service-center.php\">HP Repair Service Center <\/a><\/strong>for the finest consultation so that your device can be fixed according to your preferences.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>Read More:-<br><a href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/hp-printer-offline\/\">HP Printer is Offline<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/repair-service-center.com\/blog\/123-hp-com-setup\/\">123 Hp com Setup<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People_Also_Ask_%E2%80%93_Factory_Reset_HP_Laptop_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>People Also Ask \u2013 &nbsp;Factory&nbsp;Reset HP Laptop<\/strong> <strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_How_do_I_reset_my_HP_laptop_to_factory_settings\"><\/span><strong>Q.1. How do I reset my HP laptop to factory settings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Restart your HP laptop and press the \u201cF10\u201d key while booting it. After that, when the black screen appears, press the key (F10) numerous times. Now, press the F9 key in BIOS. Next, you will see a confirmation dialog box. Choose \u201cYes\u201d. Again, press the F10 key and choose the \u201cSave and Exit\u201d option. Finally, your HP laptop will reboot now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_do_I_hard_reset_my_HP_laptop\"><\/span><strong>Q.2. How do I hard reset my HP laptop?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> To perform a hard reset on your HP laptop, adhere to these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unplug the power cord after turning the laptop off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After disconnecting all peripherals, take the laptop out of any port replicators or docking stations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take out the computer&#8217;s battery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press and hold the Power button for about 15 seconds while the battery is disconnected and the power cord is also unplugged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinstall the battery after draining the capacitors, and then connect in the power supply. Disconnect all peripheral devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your laptop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_how_do_I_do_a_full_factory_reset_on_my_laptop\"><\/span><strong>Q.3. how do I do a full factory reset on my laptop?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> To factory reset your laptop, click the Start menu and select the Settings app from the app list. Under Settings &gt; Update &amp; Security &gt; Recovery. After that, you will have to select Get started under the \u201cReset this PC\u201d option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Does_factory_reset_delete_everything_on_the_HP_laptop\"><\/span><strong>Q.4. Does factory reset delete everything on the HP laptop?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> To restore an HP laptop to its initial state,&nbsp;you can decide if you only want Windows to reset or if you want all personal files deleted. If your HP laptop won&#8217;t boot, you can also reset it in Safe Mode with Windows Recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_is_the_F11_key_on_an_HP_laptop\"><\/span><strong>Q.5. What is the F11 key on an HP laptop?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The F11 key is called a function key found at the top of almost all computer keyboards. In all modern Internet browsers, this key is most often used to enter and exit full-screen mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Does_a_factory_reset_remove_all_data_permanently\"><\/span><strong>Q.6. Does a factory reset remove all data permanently?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No, a factory reset doesn\u2019t completely purge the PC. On the hard drive, the information will remain. Due to the nature of hard drives, this kind of erasure merely prohibits your system from accessing the data; it doesn&#8217;t indicate that the data has been deleted from the disc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_How_do_I_factory_reset_my_HP_Windows_10\"><\/span><strong>Q.7. How do I factory reset my HP Windows 10?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As soon as the laptop turns on, repeatedly hit the F11 key until System Recovery begins. After that, on the \u201cChoose an option\u201d screen, select Troubleshoot. Then select &#8220;Reset this PC&#8221; and then &#8220;Remove everything&#8221; or &#8220;Keep my files&#8221; depending on your preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_How_do_I_boot_HP_into_recovery\"><\/span><strong>Q.8. How do I boot HP into recovery?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> In order to boot your HP system into recovery mode. Press the F11 key while the computer is booting. Or you can press the power button while holding down the f11 key. From the Menu, choose \u201c<strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>\u201d and then the \u201cRecovery Manager\u201d option. After that, all you need to follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_What_is_the_F12_boot_menu\"><\/span><strong>Q.9. 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