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I forgot my password and I want to reset my laptop manually. What can I do?

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Boot or reboot your laptop. Hold on F8 to enter Advanced Boot Options before the loading screen appears. Or, Press CTRL to enter Advanced Boot Options when the computer powers on.

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Will it still reset while I turn it off/close the laptop?

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If you turn it all the way off, it should. If it doesn't, go to the reset button on the menu.

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If I reboot my laptop, would it return the laptop back to its factory settings?

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No. Rebooting will only shut down the laptop down and then boot it up again.

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Why can't I reset to factory specs?

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Sometimes the bios is corrupted. Restore the bios to factory setting by using the original one that came with the laptop.

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I've wiped everything off my laptop and don't have a disc to get it back. What can I do?

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You will need to contact your computer manufacturer to request a recovery disc (or disc set).

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How do I reset my password?

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All you have to do is select ctrl + alt + delete, then select change password and finally, change your password.

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I just want to reset my laptop because it has security restrictions from school on it. How do I do this?

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Most likely, if the laptop has been given to you by the school, you are not allowed to reset your computer because it is the property of your school and not yours. It is most likely on loan to you.

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How do I get the internet service back on my Dell laptop if I hit a button and turned it off?

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Read your Dell laptop manual - Dell installs the computer's manual in their machines. (Depends on how old or new it is?) Look perhaps for internet service or buttons of the laptop specific functions what they do or not. It could be in your F1 to F12 keys. If you have Windows 10 then open "Settings" and then open "Network & Internet" to find your faulty connection.

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