It covers two methods, and they both work on Windows 11 and Windows 10.

It’s a quicker, less complex alternative to Windows' Reset this PC procedure.

Here’s how to use it.

Computer factor reset option on Samsung Recovery main screen

Resetting a Samsung laptop will typically delete some, if not all, data on the hard drive.

If you want to keep your personal files, be sure toback up your databefore you begin.

verify you really want toresetand not justrestart(these are two different terms).

Start factory reset button on Computer factory reset screen in Samsung Recovery

Start your Samsung laptop (orrestart itif already on).

Continue to tap it rapidly as the laptop boots.

The Samsung Recovery screen should appear.

OK button on confirmation screen of Computer factory reset in Samsung Recovery

SelectStart factory resetto continue.

SelectOKon the confirmation screen.

A screen with a progress bar will appear and the reset will begin.

Windows start menu with the Settings option selected

This can take up to 30 minutes.

A confirmation message will appear once the reset is finished.

SelectOKto restart the laptop.

Update & Security in Windows 10 settings menu

it’s possible for you to finish setup immediately or turn the laptop off and set up Windows later.

or erase those along with the reset.

Here’s how to use it:

OpenStartand chooseSettings, or pressWin+iif you don’t see it.

Recovery option in Windows 10 settings menu

On Windows 11, selectSystem.

One Windows 10, selectUpdate & Security.

From theReset this PCsection, chooseReset PC(Windows 11) orGet started(Windows 10).

Get Started option on Windows 10 recovery menu

A window will open and provide two options.

Tap the option you prefer.

The next window will list the parameters you’ve selected so far.

A screenshot of the Windows 10 Reset this PC menu

Examine them and chooseNextif they’re correct.

You’ll receive a final confirmation that describes the reset process.

SelectResetwhen you’re ready to continue.

A screenshot of the Windows 10 reset my PC menu

you’re free to leave the laptop unattended while it resets.

Once finished, the Windows first-time setup process will begin.

it’s possible for you to set up Windows immediately or shut down the laptop and finished setup later.

Next button on Additional settings screen of Windows reset

How Do I Reset a Samsung Laptop Without a Password?

The Samsung Recovery method described above can be used to reset a Samsung laptop without a password.

Alternatively, you canperform a clean reinstall of Windows.

Reset button on Windows 10 Reset this PC menu

FAQ

You canreset the Windows passwordon your Samsung laptop by going toSign-in options>Password>Change.

type your current password, selectNext, and enter the new password you want to use.

Open machine Manager,expandKeyboardsand right-pick the keyboard you want to reset.

Next, selectUninstall Deviceand then restart the laptop.

Windows will reinstall the keyboard automatically when it restarts.