

How to factory reset an HP laptop using Windows Settings See our overview guide on how to reset any Windows 10 computer for more information.

These days you can reset any laptop, including HP models, using the standard reset procedure in Windows 10. That's because a factory reset will revert your laptop back to the state it was in when you took it out of the box for the first time (though you generally have the option to keep your files and only reset Windows). If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.You won't need to factory reset your HP laptop often, but it's a good thing to do when you plan to sell or give away your laptop, or when you have especially difficult technical problems.

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