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How do you wipe a Microsoft Surface?

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How do you wipe a Microsoft Surface?

To erase your data:

  1. Go to Start. and select Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
  2. Under Reset this PC, select Get started.
  3. Select Remove everything.
  4. Select Remove files and clean the drive.

How do I hard reset my Surface tablet?

Press and hold the volume-up button and the power button at the same time until the screen turns off (about 15 seconds), then release both. The screen may flash the Surface logo, but continue holding the buttons down for at least 15 seconds.

How do I log into my Surface without a password?

Select a user name and then click “Reset Password.” Doing this will prompt the program to check the status of the account and either reset the password for the Microsoft account you’re using, it will change the local account password to a blank to allow you to access the Surface without a password.

How do you wipe a computer clean to sell it?

We’ve updated this with Windows 11 and Android 12 information….Android

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap System.
  3. Tap Reset options.
  4. Tap Erase all data and follow the on-screen directions.

How do I factory reset my Surface Pro without a recovery key?

Part 1: How to Reset Surface Pro without Recovery Key

  1. Connect the USB Drive on your Surface Pro.
  2. Select the language and keyboard layout to proceed further.
  3. Click on “Troubleshoot” and then, select “Reset This PC”.
  4. Again, select “Troubleshoot” and choose the operating system that you want to reset.

How do you unlock a Microsoft Surface tablet?

  1. Start your Microsoft Surface Go book, press and hold the “Shift” key and “Alt” key, then you will see your screen.
  2. Choose, Troubleshoot >> Reset this PC >> Remove everything.
  3. Confirm your choice and your Microsoft Surface will restart without a password to enter.

How do I find my Surface recovery key?

In your Microsoft account: Sign in to your Microsoft account on another device to find your recovery key. If you have a modern device that supports automatic device encryption, the recovery key will most likely be in your Microsoft account. For more, see Device encryption in Windows.

Why is my computer asking for a recovery key?

There are several reasons caused laptop keeps asking for recovery key on every boot Windows 10: Malware attack. Authentication errors, such as entering incorrect PIN. Boot/BIOS changes.