Instead, they create a hidden recovery partition for users to perform a factory reset. Many computer manufacturers are pre-installing Windows without giving you the actual installation media to go with it.

Then click 'Next' and again 'Next' and at last 'Ok'.How do I reset or restore a Windows 7 PC to factory settings? As we all know, Windows 7 doesn’t have the built-in refresh and reset options like Windows 8/8.1 and you have no other way to restore your computer to factory settings unless you have a manufacturer-provided install media or recovery disc. Select the first option 'Restore operation system to factory default'. Restore operating systems and Retain user data (You still have the option to restore your data) Restore operation system to factory default.Ģ. Click 'Next'Īfter that, again three options will appear ('Select Restore Type'):ġ. After that a new notification will appear (System Recovery option) asking you to select a keyboard input method. You window will shut down and after a few minutes it will start again. Step 7: Click the Restart button to reboot your computer and to start the factory reset process.

If you don't want any backup, then you can skip). Step 6: Now again you have two option first is to create a Back up now and the second option is to skip it and continue the factory reset without backing up any of your current files. Click on the second option 'Return Your Computer to Factory Condition'. Step 5: Two options will be displayed on the screen 'Restore files from a system image backup' and 'Return Your Computer to Factory Condition'. Step 4: Select Advanced recovery methods.

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