How do I wipe my Surface Pro 3 hard drive?

How to reset your Surface to protect your privacy

1. Right-click the Start button.
2. Click Settings.
3. Click Update & security.
4. Click Recovery.
5. Click Get started.
6. Click Remove everything.
7. Click Remove files and clean the drive.
8. Click Reset.

Do you need a Windows disc to factory reset?

You don’t need installation discs to perform a reset on your Windows 8 computer. The operating system includes a built-in feature that resets your computer to factory default settings.

How do I factory reset my Surface Pro without logging in?

To reset your Surface without signing in to Windows, you’ll need the built-in keyboard located under the “Ease of Access” icon in the lower left corner. Tap the “Power” icon in the lower right corner of the screen and then tap the “Shift” key. Click “Restart” and select “Restart Anyway” if that prompt appears.

How do I wipe my Surface 3 laptop?

Reset your Surface

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Settings.
2. Tap or click Change PC settings > Update and recovery > Recovery.
3. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get Started.
4. Tap or click Next, and choose either Just remove my files or Fully clean the drive.

How do I reset my Surface to factory settings without a password?

Method 1: Factory Reset Surface Pro from Windows Login Screen

1. Start your Surface Pro tablet. From the Windows login screen, click the Power icon in the lower right, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click the Restart option.
2. Wait for Surface Pro to restart.
3. On the next screen, click the Reset your PC option.

How do I restore my computer without installing Windows or recovery media?

Hold down the shift key on your keyboard while clicking the Power button on the screen. Keep holding down the shift key while clicking Restart. Keep holding down the shift key until the Advanced Recovery Options menu loads. Click Troubleshoot.

How do I log into my surface without a password?

How To Unlock Surface Pro 4 Without A Password

1. Methods To Access Laptop.
2. Reset With Microsoft Account.
3. Use The Windows Password Recovery Tool.
4. Reset Password With Second Administrator Account.
5. Use Windows Password Refixer.
6. System Restore Point.
7. Reset Surface To Factory Settings.