How to Reset a Samsung Laptop with Samsung Recovery
Many Samsung laptops ship with a utility called Samsung Recovery. It’s a quicker, less complex alternative to Windows 10’s default Reset this PC. Here’s how to use it. The Samsung laptop will restart after the reset is complete. Windows 10 setup will begin when the laptop boots. You can finish Windows 10 setup immediately or turn the laptop off and set up Windows later. Select Start Factory Reset to continue.
How to Reset a Samsung Laptop in Windows 10
Resetting a Samsung laptop will return it to its factory settings. This will erase most data from the laptop’s hard drive and return Windows to its defaults. You will need to complete Windows first-time setup after the reset has finished. Once finished, the Samsung laptop will begin the Windows first-time setup process. You can set up Windows immediately or shut down the laptop and finished setup later.
Keep my files: This will remove all apps and reset Windows but won’t remove personal files. Choose this if you plan to keep the laptop.Remove everything: This will remove all apps and files and reset Windows. It’s the best option if you plan to sell or gift the laptop.
Cloud download: This will download and install the latest version of Windows 10 as part of the reset. It requires an Internet connection and will typically take more time than a local reinstall.Local reinstall: This will reset using the version of Windows 10 currently installed. It doesn’t require an Internet connection, but you’ll likely need to download and install updates after the reset.
How do I Reset a Samsung Laptop Without a Password?
The Samsung Recovery method described above can be used to reset a Samsung laptop without a password. Alternatively, you can perform a clean reinstall of Windows 10.
