Restoring your HP Mini to factory settings deletes your personal data, but it also gets rid of any viruses or problems that have spring up in the computer. HP includes a Recovery Manager function ...

You may access the HP Recovery Manager at any time by restarting the computer and pressing F11 repeatedly before the Windows logo screen appears. In the System Recovery panel, click Next. PC Recovery ...

You can factory reset an HP laptop using Windows Settings to revert the laptop to its original state. You can choose whether you want the reset to wipe out all personal files or only to reset Windows ...

So you want to reset your HP laptop, but you're looking for options to reset your HP laptop settings that don't involve a restore disc. You're in luck. The HP laptops that are shipped with Windows 7 ...

When it’s time to factory reset a computer, you’ve probably exhausted all your other reboot and repair options. After all, performing on a full-on factory reset isn’t exactly fun, but sometimes it’s ...

If you're buying a used laptop or getting rid of your old one, you'll want to know how to factory reset it to erase all previous information and make it start like new again. Managing Editor Josh ...

If your Windows PC does not boot, crashes, or you simply want to clean it up, you may be interested in restoring its factory settings. If you do not have the Windows CD/DVD to format, reinstall, and ...

Returning Windows 10 or 11 to their defaults with a factory reset can be a great way to improve performance, clear out old unnecessary software, and make your PC feel like-new again. Here's how to ...