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Reset Dell XPS Laptop with Pre-Installed Windows 10 - steps?

I need to re-set my Dell XPS Laptop, which has a pre-installed Windows 10 on it (I bought the laptop and the retailer put Windows 10 on it, so I don't have a Windows CD or a product key). My understanding is that with a pre-installed Windows 10 I don't need to worry about saving Windows on a USB stick to install it from after reset, and that I don't have or need to enter a product key to make Windows 10 run again after re-set.

Is that correct? I don't want to reset and then find out that I cannot use my computer due to Windows not being ready.

Once I saved all relevant files, can I simply start re-setting my laptop and the pre-installed Windows will be installed automatically?

Thanks!

If you bought your computer from Dell, here are Dell's instructions:

Reset or reinstall Windows 10 on your Dell computer

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I bought the laptop from B&H, not directly from Dell. But I will check out the link and see if it still useful.

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Hi ReneRopac123

in essence, yes that is correct.

there are a number of options for recovering windows

a reset will give the option to delete everything or keep your files and, normally, would not need you to download windows 10 first.

a factory restore, this will remove everything and restore the computer to the way it was when you bought it. this uses a hidden recovery partition so will not need you to download windows but there will be a number of updates to download afterwards.

an in place upgrade, this will require you to download windows 10 but will refresh windows and update to the latest version.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/12415/...

BulldogXX's link, among other solutions will tell you how to perform a factory restore

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How to Reset Your Windows 10 PC
  1. Navigate to Settings. You can get there by clicking the gear icon on the Start menu.
  2. Select "Update & security"
  3. Click Recovery in the left pane.
  4. Click Reset when prompted. Windows will then restart and take several minutes to reset itself.
  5. Click Continue when prompted.

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Last updated January 15, 2024 Views 1,181 Applies to: