How do you reset a Windows 8.1 laptop?
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How do you reset a Windows 8.1 laptop?
To reset your PC
- Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
- Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
- Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get started.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
How do I download Windows 8.1 to a USB?
Head to Microsoft’s installation tool webpage, connect your USB flash drive (at least 4 GB of space should be available) or insert your writeable DVD, and then click the Create media button. Once the media creation tool is finished, you can use the USB flash drive or DVD (after rebooting) to install Window 8.1.
How do I install Windows 8.1 from command prompt?
Install Windows 8.1 from USB flash drive
- Connect your USB flash drive to your PC and backup all files before proceeding to the next step.
- Go to Start, All Programs, Accessories, right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator to launch the Command Prompt with admin rights.
How do you factory reset a locked Windows 8 laptop?
Hold down the SHIFT key and click on the Power icon visible on the bottom right of Windows 8 login screen, then click Restart option. In a moment you’ll see the recovery screen. click on the Troubleshoot option. Now click on the Reset your PC option.
How do I restore my computer to factory settings Windows 8 without a disk?
Select “General,” then scroll down until you see “Remove everything and reinstall Windows.” Click on “Get Started,” then select “Next.” Select “Clean the drive fully.” This option wipes your hard drive, and reinstalls Windows 8 like new. Click on “Reset” to confirm that you want to reinstall Windows 8.
How do I install Windows 8.1 on my laptop?
Windows 8.1 clean install.
- Turn on your PC so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 8.1 DVD or USB flash drive, and then shut down your PC.
- Restart your PC.
- Please setup language along with other preferences and click [Next].
- Click [Install now] to start the process.
Can I install Windows without key?
No, Microsoft doesn’t ask you for a product key to let you download the Windows 10 installation kit. Actually, there are absolutely no details required from you. You can download Windows 10 without having to tell Microsoft anything: neither your Microsoft account nor your Windows 10 serial key is needed.
How do I do a clean install of Windows 8.1 without a disk?
Reset without installation media
- Boot into your Windows 8/8.1.
- Go to Computer.
- Go to the main drive, e.g. C: This is the drive where your Windows 8/8.1 is installed on.
- Create a new folder, called Win8.
- Insert the Windows 8/8.1 installation media and go to the Source folder.
- Copy the install.wim file from the Source folder.
How can I get into Windows 8.1 if I forgot my password?
Go to account.live.com/password/reset and follow the on-screen prompts. You can reset a forgotten Windows 8 password online like this only if you’re using a Microsoft account. If you’re using a local account, your password is not stored with Microsoft online and so can’t be reset by them.
Can I install Windows 8.1 online?
The Windows 8/8.1 Setup will automatically appear on your screen. Select Go online to install updates now (recommended) and click Next. The Product Key screen appears. Locate your Product Key and type it into the box provided, then click Next to continue.
