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How do you reset a Dell Inspiron 11 3000 Series?

Option 1:

1. Reboot the computer.
2. When you see the Dell logo during POST, press the F2 key to enter the setup screen.
3. On the System Setup screen, press the Right Arrow key to move to the Exit menu.
4. Press the Down Arrow key until Restore Defaults is highlighted, and press the Enter key.

How do you reset a Dell computer if you forgot the password?

1. Boot your Dell laptop. You will then be asked for your Windows password.
2. Click Reset password, then insert your resetting disk.
3. Once the reset window opens, click Next to start the operation.
4. Choose your reset disk from the dropdown menu and click Next.
5. Enter your new password. Then click Next, and finally Finish.

How do I restore a Dell Inspiron to factory settings?

Windows 10

1. Click the Start button (the Windows 10 icon), and type Reset.
2. Select Reset this PC in the System Settings.
3. Under the Advanced Startup, select Restart now.
4. In the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot.
5. Select Factory Image Restore.

How do I reset my Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series without password?

Turn on the laptop. As soon as the Dell logo appears on the screen, repeatedly press the F8 key until you see the “Advanced Boot Options” menu. Select “Repair your computer” and press Enter. The System Recovery Options screen opens.

How do I wipe everything off my Dell laptop?

Access the same Reset this PC function in the system settings and select Get Started. Choose Remove Everything to wipe the computer. You will have the option to only delete your files or to delete everything and clean the entire drive. After the process is completed, the computer will restart with a fresh drive.

How do you reset Dell Inspiron?

Click “Dell Factory Image Restore” followed by the “Next” button. Select the check box labeled “Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition”. Once the check box is selected, click the “Next” button and your Dell Inspiron is restored to factory settings. Click “Finish” after your computer is restored.

How do you turn on Dell Inspiron?

Turn on your Dell Inspiron and wait for the flash (logo) screen to give way to the main menu. Click the “Start” tab in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Select “Programs” from the list of options that appear in the drop-down menu.

Where is the reset button on my Dell laptop?

The reset button for a Dell laptop depends on the operating system. For Dell computers with Windows XP, it is the combination of Ctrl + F11.