By resetting your device from time to time, you can keep the operating system clean and keep your Chromebook running like new. If something goes wrong with your Chromebook, you can easily reset your device to factory settings using the methods described in this article. Let us get started.
How to Factory Reset Your Chromebook
A factory reset or powerwash (Chromebook-specific option) can help you fix some of the issues that may occur with your device after prolonged use. It can also help you remove old or unnecessary user profiles from your Chromebook if you bought a used device.
Reset Your Chromebook From the Settings
You can reset your Chromebook directly from the ChromeOS settings. This method is useful if you have full access to your computer. Follow the next steps to reset your Chromebook.
Reset Your Locked Chromebook With Keyboard Shortcuts
Sometimes you might encounter a Chromebook where the owner has either forgotten the password or they have bought a used device without resetting it. In this case, you can use keyboard shortcuts at the lock screen to Hard Reset the Chromebook. Related Read: How to Factory Reset iPad to Erase all Data
Hard Reset Your Chromebook Using Recovery Mode
A hard reset is helpful if your Chromebook is stuck or will not trunk up. This is not a kind of powerwash where only the software is reset. Instead, a hard reset resets both the hardware and the software to factory settings. We are going to use the Recovery mode of your Chromebook to reset it. Here are the steps to follow.
3 Ways to Reset Chromebook to Factory Settings
You can follow the methods mentioned above in order to Hard Reset your Chromebook to the default factory settings. Just make sure that your Chromebook is either plugged in or the battery is charged more than 50% before using any of the methods. Resetting your Chromebook to default settings is like a breath of fresh air. Since ChromeOS stores everything in the cloud, setting it up after a hard reset is a simple task. I hope this article was helpful in some way.
