whenever i use the f11 feature to reset the laptop that i bought from my neighbor, a prompt comes up warning me that I can be traced and asks me if i wish to continue. Why does it send this message? My
other laptop did not ask this
We don't know your brand of laptop.
Each brand is different.
Here are the Key/s to press at Boot to start the Recovery Process back to Factory Settings (new condition). Under each Manufacturer in the list below are the instructions in the respective links for you to follow on how to use their Recovery Partition
Acer – Press Left Alt + F10 Keys.
"Use Acer eRecovery application to restore your system or create recovery media"
http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/29934/~/use-acer-erecovery-application-to-restore-your-system-or-create-recovery-media
Asus – Press F9
This is how to use the Asus Recovery process.
http://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1006133/
Dell – Press F8 which will bring up Advanced Boot Options
"Restore Windows 8 using the Factory image restore method in Dell Backup and Recovery"
http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN155115/EN
Dell Alienware:
What is and How to use AlienRespawn
eMachines: Press Left Alt Key + F10
eMachines Support - Answers, E-Mail, Chat - Restore Windows with a ...
Fujitsu – Press F8
restore to factory setting. - Fujitsu Support Forum
Gateway: Press Alt + F10 Keys - As Acer owns them: press Left Alt + F10 Keys as per Acer eRecovery
Using Gateway Recovery Management to Restore Windows 8
HP – Press F11 repeatedly at Boot.
Follow these HP steps to do a Recovery to Factory Settings (new condition).
HP PCs - Performing an HP System Recovery (Windows 8) | HP ...
HP PCs - Resetting Your PC to Resolve Problems (Windows 8) | HP ...
Lenovo – Press F11
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/ht077084#restore
LG – Press F11 at Boot
Packard Bell: Press and hold the ALT key while pressing repeatedly the F10 key. Release the keys when a message displays that Windows is loading files.
““Using Packard Bell Recovery Management to Restore Windows 8”
http://packard-bell-scandic.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26280/~/using-packard-bell-recovery-management-to-restore-windows-8
Samsung – Press F4 at Boot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0CiBXuMVGo
Sony Vaio – Tap F10 until the Edit Boot Options screen is displayed
https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/36806/c/65,66/kw/windows 8 assist/
Toshiba – Press 12
http://www.mytoshiba.com.au/support/items/faq/776
