Windows 8.1: Reset To Factory Settings and Remove Personal Data

In this video I show you how to reset your Windows 8 computer back to factory settings. By using this method ALL DATA WILL BE LOST. This method is useful if you plan to sell, recycle, trade, giveaway your computer, or if you just want to start fresh and set it back to the state it was in when it was first purchased. In this video I show you how to refresh your Windows 8 computer WITHOUT LOSING YOUR DATA. This is useful if you wanted to run a fresh install but wanted to preserve your data and settings. In the video I say I'm running in VmWare, it's actually Virtualbox. In this video I show you how to refresh your Windows 8 computer WITHOUT LOSING YOUR DATA. This is useful if you wanted to run a fresh install but wanted to preserve your data and settings. In the video I say I'm running in VmWare, it's actually Virtualbox. If it asks for discs or says files are missing restart search for Advanced Options from the Charms Bar. Select Advanced options follow the prompts and restart the computer. When the computer restarts select Advanced options and select Restore my PC (I'm not sure exactly what it says) and follow the prompts from there. PROBLEMS: If you cannot get to Advanced Options from the search menu restart the computer, as the computer is restarting press F8 and go from there. If it asks for discs or says files are missing restart search for Advanced Options from the Charms Bar. Select Advanced options follow the prompts and restart the computer. When the computer restarts select Advanced options and select Restore my PC to factory settings (I'm not sure exactly what it says) and follow the prompts from there. If you cannot get to Advanced Options from the search menu restart the computer, as the computer is restarting press F8 and go from there.

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[Anthua]

i have an error message somefiles are missing and pls insert media to continue

[Inkieto]

you are freaking awesome bro, I was going to pay $70 for the store to do this simple shit for thanks alot...

[E.Kastel]

When ever I try doing this I get a pop up saying that some files are missing and I need to restore them before i can do this. What do I need to do?

[startviet]

When I click on it, it says, "There was a problem resetting your PC."

[techrobo]

Thanks! Man, you saved my Windows 8.1 tablet!!!

[honeyshisha]

When i click on recovery, all it shows is advanced startup, theres no remove everything option..

[Stevie]

Thank you so much!!! My computer had a huge virus. Fingers crossed this gets rid of it :) 

[violentcello]

Do I have to activate Windows after the reset?

[bestgtaplayer]

Whenever I try do to that it says drive is missing and then I can't remove everything. Please help me😥

[charlesriley]

what should i do if it won't let me erase or restore it that way 

[makaylaalejandro]

Why does mine say "Keep your PC on until this is done.Installing 1of11" it's been an hour with this and i see a loading circle. Is this normal?

[PDFerguson]

It took me like 2 hours to get to 16 percent is that bad

[KidPrimeTv]

I got a "there was an error and unable to reset" message at the end of the 3 hr reset process. Any idea why and what I should do?

[MrKGFE]

i'm trying to reset my pc but is says "some files are missing." Can you help

[billykwon]

I bought Microsoft office and put it on my computer. Will it remove that too? If it does is there any way to make it so that it doesn't?

[ShahbazMithi]

i have a problem that... start screen apps + settings not openning....
is there any method to fix?

[ryantm]

Will this remove nays malware hidden in the PC

[mahmoudabunasser]

when i go to recovery i see one option .. the last one ..
please help

[matasareanue]

Will this delete all my files from :E partition? I have the windows in :C partition and files i want to keep in :E partition.

[dazasta]

All I have is "Windows Update" and not "Update and Recovery" ): any idea..?