Summary
This wiki article walks you through the procedure of how to reset your Surface 2 or Surface RT without logging in. This can be very useful in case you forgot your password.
Details
Before you begin
In case you lost your password, you may want to have a look at this article before you reset your Surface: I forgot my password
If Windows is not even loading on your device, the below procedure will not work and you should contact Surface Tech Support.
If you can sign-in to your Surface or are looking to refresh your system from USB recovery media, refer to the following article for instructions: Refresh or reset Surface RT or Surface 2
Reset your Surface 2/RT without signing in
Step 1:
Boot up your Surface to the sign-in screen.
Step 2:
Attach your Touch/Type Cover to your Surface. If you don't have a keyboard, tap the
Ease of Access icon 
Step 3:
Tap the Power icon 
Step 4:
Press and hold the Shift-key on your Touch/Type Cover (or tap the Shift-key on the on-screen keyboard).
Step 5:
Still holding the Shift-key pressed, tap Restart. In case you get a prompt to 'restart anyway', tap Restart anyway.
Step 6:
Your Surface will reboot to a 'choose an option' screen. Tap Troubleshoot followed by Reset your PC.
Step 7:
Follow the prompts and finally tap Reset. Your Surface will then restart and the reset procedure will begin. Note that this can take a while.
Problems?
If you run into any problems or the steps provided won't work, contact Surface Tech Support.
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