Questions tagged [reset]
Use for questions about returning settings to their default or original values. Other tags are more appropriate for changes on a larger scale, such as [reinstall], [restore], [system-restore], or [system-recovery], unless that's the mechanism required to restore settings.
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How can I bypass the power on password on a Hp Pavillion 500 PC Series Model#500-281
Hello I was hoping there’s a way for a beginner to bypass power on password, due to have forgotten what I had chosen for it. I would like to not loose all my child’s home videos and pictures through ...
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How can I reset / reinstall my WIndows 11 computer and leave to the new owner to finish the install, choose language etc?
I'm about to sell my laptop with Windows 11 on it. I've just run a factory reset by restarting in recovery mode (Start -- [Shift]+Restart) and running the factory reset and full erase of disk. The ...
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Windows 10 recovery reset PC
Windows 10 recovery reset PC
I know a reset can be done while retaining files. Can it be done while retaining installed apps?
I also assume that if installed apps can be retained, that settings may ...
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Factory reset Windows tablet without keyboard and password
I received a Windows 10 tablet as a gift. The tablet is Prestigio multipad visconte V, I don't know the password as the tablet was second hand. When I try to reset it using Widows restore, it says ...
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How to factory reset a ZTE MF266 outdoor router?
Does anyone know how to reset a ZTE MF266 outdoor router?
This router doesn't have a physical reset button. Yes, I can remove the back on the router, but there is no physical reset button there.
The ...
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Windows Instability Issues
I've been having this problem that the Windows works fine for 10 - 15 minutes, but it then freezes. What I mean by freeze is that if I have a browser window open, I open a new tab, it's either ...
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Errors while trying to wipe all my disks and reinstall Win 11 Pro
As indicated in the title, my ultimate goal is to have a completely clean install with all my disks erased. I currently have Win 11 Pro installed via upgrade from Win 10 Home. I have a product key.
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Is there anyone who knows how to reset the BIOS of a Dell Latitude 7420 to factory settings?
At the company where I previously worked, they gave me a Dell Latitude 7420 laptop. The BIOS is locked, and I can't format the computer. It's a shame to have it sitting there unused, and I can't find ...
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How to do a hard factory reset on a Canon imageCLASS LBP253dw
I just purchased a new Canon imageCLASS LBP253dw printer from Amazon. I unboxed this and installed the drivers on my computer. It will print from my computer but will not allow me to enter the System ...
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press F1 to boot after restart (920-fan command 2 pin connector from power supply not connected)
setup: old HP d530 SFF(DK907A) Pentium4, running Fedora 8, power supply 500W HPQ-500BR-H12S, HP P6B580 motherboard (I will attach some photos as well)
problem: I have to press F1 to boot after PC ...
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Tried to do a complete system reset on my old laptop but later decided to swap out the hdd for a new one. Will this cause problems?
I have a old laptop that I don't use anymore. I figured there was some problem with the hdd since it kept trying disk repair very often and was prone to crashes. Today, I took out the laptop and tried ...
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Windows Start Menu keeps resizing to narrow (1 column) size
I have Win 10 22H2 installed, managed by my company. By default, my Start Menu is one column wide (I'm showing only the tiles). I have enough tiles so for accessing the lower tiles, I have to scroll ...
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Windows 10 reset operation stuck on black screen with spinning dots
I wanted to do a full reset of my Windows 10 without keeping any file or app on main disk, so I used the Windows reset feature, but now after seeing the "MSI" logo, I can see only white dots ...
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Can any data be recovered from an SSD after you reset windows?
If you reset your PC (windows reset), and you have a SSD, can anything be recovered?
What difference does choosing the “clean the drive” option make in terms of recovery?
Also, if you quickly turn off ...
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Does windows ‘reset this pc’ format the drive?
Sorry if this is a stupid question, I tried to find this online but can’t see any answers.
When you use windows ‘reset this pc’ does it format the drive, and does it differ if you select the ‘clean ...