Initiating a Factory Reset
Shut down your laptop, power it up, press ‘Esc’, then F9. A black screen with options appears. In safe mode, open ‘Settings’, go to ‘Recovery’, and click ‘Reset this PC’. Turn on ‘Erase all Data’ and click ‘Reset’.
Forcing Factory Reset
How do I force my laptop to factory reset?
Go to Settings, System, Recovery, click ‘Reset this PC’ at the top. Click Get Started, select ‘Remove Everything’, and choose to reinstall Windows either from the local drive or the cloud. A factory reset will speed up an older laptop but ensure you do it before selling or giving away the laptop to remove all personal data.
Resetting When Locked
How do I factory reset my laptop when it’s locked?
Hold SHIFT while restarting at the login screen. Click ‘Troubleshoot’, then ‘Reset this PC’. Choose ‘Keep my files’ or ‘Remove everything’, and how to reinstall Windows. If selling, clean the drive fully by selecting ‘Fully clean the drive’.
Factory Reset Duration on Asus Laptop
How long does a factory reset take on an Asus laptop?
Press ‘Reset’ to begin. The process can take from 15 minutes to over an hour. You’ll have options like ‘Keep my files’, ‘Remove everything’, and on some, ‘Restore factory settings’. Two additional options are ‘Cloud download’ and ‘Local reinstall’. Choose based on your internet availability.
Completeness of a Factory Reset
Does a factory reset completely wipe a laptop?
A factory reset deletes nearly all data, including personal files but not the firmware updates. It can remove viruses, but not all, especially if embedded into the firmware. It should be the last resort due to the complete data removal. Different devices have specific factory reset procedures.