Perform Dell Factory Reset Safely in Windows 10/8/7 | 2 ways

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/ Last updated on October 10, 2020

Having Problems Factory Reset Dell?

How to reset Dell laptop in Windows 10?

Solution1:Dell Factory Reset Windows 10

Solution2: Restore Dell Computer to Default Settings with Powerful Software

A hard reset fixes most issues

Having Problems Factory Reset Dell?

Today I had some problems while factory reset my Dell Inspiron 15 laptop. I turn on the power button then I press the F8 key, the boot menu was not reset to factory settings. What should I do to restore Dell to factory settings? Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

How to Factory Reset Dell Laptop in Windows 10?

To repair or restore your Windows operating system to its factory settings, it is highly recommended to< /p>

backup files

if necessary. Because factory reset will delete everything you installed and stored after purchase, including your documents, photos, videos, and other files. Or, you can leave it alone.

Luckily, there are 2 solutions for you to factory reset Dell Inspiron 15 and other laptops, refer to the following words:

Solution 1: Dell Factory Reset in Windows 10

If your Dell laptop boots normally, follow the steps to reset your Dell computers:

1. Click

To research

on the desktop and type

reset

.

2. Choose p>

Reset this PC (System Settings). p>

in the resultsp>

3. In the section

Reset this PC

, select

Begin

.

4. Select p>

Keep my files p>

oop>

Delete all < /p>

option according to your demands.

5. Click

Reset

to start Dell factory reset in Windows 10.

If your Dell PC had problems and failed to boot into Windows 10/8/8.1, you need to boot the Dell laptop to Windows Recovery Environment (Win RE):

1. Start the computer, it will automatically boot into WinRE mode when Windows 10 cannot boot normally. Or press p>

F8 / F12p>

continuously while the computer is starting until the p> < p> The Advanced Boot Options menu

appears.

2. Click

Troubleshoot

in WinRE mode.

3. Select p>

Reset this PCp>

p>

4.. Then follow the on-screen instructions to factory reset Dell laptop without password (if you have set up a password for your Dell PC) in Windows 10/8.1/8.

Occasionally. You may find that there is

no Dell factory image restore option

to perform a factory reset for Dell computers, don't worry, it's been solved.

Solution 2: Restore Dell Computer Default Settings with Powerful Software

Apart from the above solution, you can create an initial backup with

AOMEI OneKey Recovery

the first time after purchase. Then, restore the default settings of the laptop, desktop or other Dell computers. AOMEI OneKey Recovery is a professional software for Windows PCs and Servers to backup and restore Windows systems on any computer or laptop.

Download the demo

Windows PCs & Servers

Secure download

If you used this software to create a onekey system backup immediately after purchase and nothing is added, your Dell PC will generate an AOMEI recovery partition containing a system image file to

restore the system

. You can do Dell factory reset with system image file in Windows 10/8.1/8/7/Vista/XP and Windows Server, the steps are as follows:

1. Press the key

F11

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Where

HAS

to enter AOMEI Recovery Environment during system startup.

2. Then please select p>

OneKey System Recoveryp>

in the main window. p> < p>3. Choose a way to restore and click

Following

. There are two ways:

Restore System Using Image File in AOMEI OneKey Recovery Partition

;

Restore the system by selecting a system image file. p>

(take the first path here for example.)

4. Click p>

Start restorep>

to perform Dell factory reset in Windows 7/8/10.

No Dell Factory Image: Create a System Backup Now

If you have never used AOMEI OneKey Recovery, it is strongly recommended that you try creating an AOMEI Factory Recovery Partition now in case you need to restore your Dell computers to the previous state:

1. Run AOMEI OneKey Recovery. Click on

OneKey System Backup

on the living room console.

2. Select a method for the backup system: p>

Aomei OneKey Recovery Partition Backup System (Recommended)p>

Where

Back up system to another location

, then click

Following

.

3. Choose a partition to store the Aomei recovery partition which will be created next, and press p>

Start backup p>

button to backup Windows 10/8/7 and other settings to this partition.

4. By the way, you can configure the shortcut (

F11

Where

HAS

key) to enter AOMEI Recovery Environment by clicking p>

Icon settingp>

in the upper right corner. p>

Tips

:

◎

AOMEI OneKey Recovery also applies to other computer brands, like Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Toshiba, HP, Sony, etc.

◎

Some brands have OneKey Recovery setting, like Lenovo, HP, etc. You can factory reset according to specific steps from official websites.

After backing up, you can restore Dell computers to factory settings if needed one day.

A hard reset solves most problemsp>

If your Dell PC is not working properly, not like powering on or booting into Windows OS, try a cold boot first, it usually fix many issues :p >

1.

Turn off your Dell laptop

. Remove the AC adapter or power cord and remove the battery.

2.

Disconnect all external devices

such as USB stick, printer cables or CD/DVD, etc.

3.

Press the power button for about 15-20 seconds

to drain the residual power.

4 . Connect the

AC adapter

Where

the power cord

and

drums

To be honest, please take regular backup to protect data in case of unexpected. If you want

back up entire hard drive

, backup individual file, real-time sync files, etc. Just try AOMEI Backupper.