User Guide

Remove everything and reinstall

Windows

Restoring your Notebook PC to its original factory settings can be

done using the Remove everything and reinstall option in PC

Settings. Refer to the steps below to enable this option:

IMPORTANT! Back up all your data before enabling this option.

NOTE: This process may take a while to complete.

1. Launch the Charm bar.

2. Click Settings > Change PC Settings >General.

3. Scroll down to view the Remove everything and reinstall

Windows option. Under this option, click Get Started.

4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the

reinstallation and reset process.

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