Restore factory settings

To reset your PC

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. ...
2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
3. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get started.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

1. Does restore factory settings delete everything?
2. What happens when you restore to factory settings?
3. What happens when you restore factory settings on iPhone?
4. Does factory reset delete pictures?
5. Is it good to factory reset your phone?
6. Should I factory reset my laptop?
7. How do I restore my phone after factory reset?
8. How can I factory reset my phone?
9. Does factory reset delete iCloud?
10. Does restore iPhone delete everything?
11. Will a factory reset delete my Google account?

Does restore factory settings delete everything?

When you do a factory reset on your Android device, it erases all the data on your device. It is similar to the concept of formatting a computer hard drive, which deletes all the pointers to your data, so the computer no longer knows where the data is stored.

What happens when you restore to factory settings?

A Factory Reset removes all user data from a device and reverts it back to default settings, or to be more exact, returns it to the way it was when you first purchased the device.

What happens when you restore factory settings on iPhone?

Factory reset or hard reset deletes complete data and settings from your iPhone. All your photos, videos, contacts, call logs, passwords, messages, browsing history, calendar, chat history, notes, installed apps, etc., get deleted from the iOS device. It cleans your iPhone as new with no personal information at all.

Does factory reset delete pictures?

When you factory reset your Android phone, even though your phone system becomes factory new, but some of the old Personal information is not deleted. This information is actually “marked as deleted” and hidden so you can't see it at a glance. That including your Photos, emails, Texts and contacts, etc.

Is it good to factory reset your phone?

You shouldn't have to regularly factory reset your phone. ... Over time, data and cache can build up in your phone, making a reset necessary. The best way to prevent the need for doing a factory reset and keep your phone running smoothly is to simply restart your phone a couple times a week and perform regular cache wipes.

Should I factory reset my laptop?

Windows itself recommends that going through a reset might be a good way of improving the performance of a computer that isn't running well. ... Don't assume that Windows will know where all your personal files are kept. In other words, make sure they're still backed up, just in case.

How do I restore my phone after factory reset?

Restore Your Data

To recover data after factory reset Android, navigate to the "Backup and Restore" section under "Settings." Now, look for the "Restore" option, and choose the backup file you created before resetting your Android phone. Select the file and restore all of your data.

How can I factory reset my phone?

For other Android models, you can use Search to reset your phone to its original settings. Open Settings, then search “Reset." Tap Erase all data (factory reset) in the results. Tap Erase all data (factory reset) if prompted again, then enter your password or PIN to confirm your decision.

Does factory reset delete iCloud?

No, factory resetting your iPhone will not alter your iCloud. Upon setting up your iPhone again you will be given the option to reconnect to your iCloud account if you desire. iCloud also stores iPhone backups that you can restore your phone from. ... Erasing your iPhone has only effect on the device itself.

Does restore iPhone delete everything?

5 Answers. Restoring an iPhone from backup will wipe all its contents, then replace everything with what's in the backup. Whatever data is on your iPhone now, but not in the backup, will be GONE after the restoration process. ... Yes, it will be deleted, and replaced by the backup.

Will a factory reset delete my Google account?

Factory reset will delete the Google account on the phone, but it won't delete the actual account on Google's servers. (Factory reset returns the phone to out-of-the-box new [except for any updates to the firmware or system apps].)