not able to reset windows to factory setting

Anthony Cioffi 0 Reputation points
2025-08-17T18:58:42.0533333+00:00

not able to reset windows to factory setting. Trying to remove windows 10 and wipe hard drive. Used the Restore settings and get a message; unable to reset to factory setting.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Recovery and backup
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  1. Jeronimo Fuerte 16,785 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-17T19:37:24.97+00:00

    Hi! If you have troubles to perform the reset process, try the steps listed in the next link to do it from WinRE environment:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/reset-your-pc-0ef73740-b927-549b-b7c9-e6f2b48d275e

    If that doesn't work also, you might need to try to creade a bootable USB to install windows from cero:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d

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