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How to reset Windows 10 to factory defaults using Alt + F10 on startup

Last Updated on 11.09.2020 by DriverNew

Windows 10 – Reset to Factory Defaults Using Alt + F10 on Startup

You can restore the operating system on your Acer Windows 10 computer by pressing the Alt and F10 keys when the computer starts to boot up.

Press and hold the Power key for 5 seconds to power the system off completely.

Turn on the computer and press the Alt and F10 keys at the same time when the Acer logo appears on the screen.

You should see a message that says “Please Wait” and your computer will boot to a blue screen that says “Choose an option.”

Select Troubleshoot.

Click Reset this PC.

Pick a recovery option: Keep my files or Remove everything.

Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.

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