To restore an HP Stream laptop to factory settings, follow these steps:
Option 1: Using Windows Settings
1. Back up your data: Before resetting, ensure you’ve backed up all important files, as the reset will erase everything on your device.
2. Open Settings:
– Click the Start menu and select Settings (the gear icon).
3. Navigate to Recovery:
– In the Settings window, click Update & Security.
– On the left side, click Recovery.
4. Start the Reset:
– Under the Reset this PC section, click Get started.
– Choose Remove everything to ensure the laptop returns to its original state.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions:
– You will be prompted to choose how to reinstall Windows. You can choose either Cloud download or Local reinstall.
– Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset.
Option 2: Using HP Recovery Manager (If Available)
1. Shut down your laptop.
2. Turn on the laptop and press the F11 key repeatedly while it boots up. This will take you to the HP Recovery Manager.
3. Select “System Recovery”:
– In the HP Recovery Manager, choose System Recovery.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions:
– You will be asked if you want to restore your PC to its original factory condition. Confirm this choice.
– Wait for the recovery process to complete, which may take some time.
Option 3: Using Recovery Drive (If you’ve previously created one)
1. Insert the recovery USB drive into a USB port.
2. Restart your laptop and press the Esc key repeatedly as it boots up.
3. Access Boot Menu:
– Press F9 to open the boot options menu.
– Select the USB drive to boot from.
4. Start the Recovery Process:
– Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your laptop to factory settings.
Notes:
– Restoring to factory settings will erase all your personal files, apps, and settings. Make sure you have backups of important data.
– If the laptop is stuck or not responding, you may need to perform a hard reset by pressing and holding the power button for 15 seconds before attempting the factory reset.
After the process is complete, your HP Stream laptop will be restored to its original factory settings.
