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How to Reset a Samsung Laptop

Samsung Recovery can give your laptop a fresh start

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Boot your Samsung laptop and immediately tap the F4 key several times. This will launch Samsung Recovery.Select Computer Factory Reset to start the reset process. This article will teach you how to reset a Samsung laptop running Windows 10 to its factory settings. Resetting a Samsung laptop will typically delete some, if not all, data on the hard drive. Make sure to back up your data before you begin.

How to Reset a Samsung Laptop with Samsung Recovery

Many Samsung laptops ship with a utility called Samsung Recovery. It's a quicker, less complex alternative to Windows 10's default Reset this PC. Here's how to use it. Just need to restart or reboot your Samsung laptop? Our guide on how to properly restart Windows can help. Start your Samsung laptop (or restart it if already on). Immediately press F4 repeatedly. Continue to tap it rapidly as the laptop boots. The Samsung Recovery screen should appear. Select Computer Factory Reset. A screen will appear with information about the version of Windows 10 that will be installed during the reset process and a warning that data on the laptop will be lost. Make sure to read and understand the warning screen. Select Start Factory Reset to continue. A confirmation screen will appear. Select Ok. A screen with a progress bar will appear and the reset will begin. This can take up to 30 minutes. A pop-up message will appear once the reset is finished. Select Ok to restart the laptop. The Samsung laptop will restart after the reset is complete. Windows 10 setup will begin when the laptop boots. You can finish Windows 10 setup immediately or turn the laptop off and set up Windows later.

How to Reset a Samsung Laptop in Windows 10

Resetting a Samsung laptop will return it to its factory settings. This will erase most data from the laptop's hard drive and return Windows to its defaults. You will need to complete Windows first-time setup after the reset has finished. Open the Start menu. Open Settings. Tap Update & Security. Select Recovery. Find the Reset this PC section of the Recovery menu, which should be at the top. Tap Get Started. A window will open and provide two options. Each of these will reset your Samsung laptop, but the details differ. Select the option you prefer. Keep my files: This will remove all apps and reset Windows but won't remove personal files. Choose this if you plan to keep the laptop.Remove everything: This will remove all apps and files and reset Windows. It's the best option if you plan to sell or gift the laptop. After a few moments, a new window will appear with two more options. Tap the option you prefer. Cloud download: This will download and install the latest version of Windows 10 as part of the reset. It requires an Internet connection and will typically take more time than a local reinstall.Local reinstall: This will reset using the version of Windows 10 currently installed. It doesn't require an Internet connection, but you'll likely need to download and install updates after the reset. The next window will list the settings you've selected so far. Examine them and tap Next if they're correct. Select Back to make changes. You'll receive a final confirmation that describes the reset process. Tap Reset when you're ready to continue. You can leave the Samsung laptop unattended while it resets. This process typically requires 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the age of the laptop and the reset options you selected. Once finished, the Samsung laptop will begin the Windows first-time setup process. You can set up Windows immediately or shut down the laptop and finished setup later.

How do I Reset a Samsung Laptop Without a Password

The Samsung Recovery method described above can be used to reset a Samsung laptop without a password. Alternatively, you can perform a clean reinstall of Windows 10. FAQ How do I reset my Samsung laptop password? You can reset the Windows password on your Samsung laptop by going to Sign-in options > Password > Change. Enter your current password, select Next, and enter the new password you want to use. How do I reset my Samsung laptop keyboard to default? Open Device Manager, expand Keyboards and right-click the keyboard you want to reset. Next, select Uninstall Device and then restart the laptop. Windows will reinstall the keyboard automatically when it restarts. How long does it take a Samsung laptop to reset? Depending on your laptop configuration, it can take between 15 minutes and an hour to complete the reset process. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Factory Reset a Lenovo Laptop How to Reset an LG Phone How to Wipe a Dell Laptop How to Reset Restrictions Passcode on an iPhone How to Reset iPhone 12 (Restart & Hard Reset) How to Factory Reset an Asus Laptop How to Reset Your Apple Watch How to Reset Nintendo Switch How to Properly Reboot (Restart) a Windows Computer How to Fix the 'There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC' Error How To Factory Reset an HP Laptop How to Reset a Windows Vista Password [Easy, 15-20 Min] How to Factory Reset an iPhone (All Models) How to Factory Reset a Surface Book, Laptop, or Pro How to Factory Reset Windows 7 How to Reset a Samsung Tablet Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies