How do I reset my Windows 8.1 laptop to factory settings?

How to restore a Windows 8 laptop or PC to factory default settings?

• Click “Change PC settings”.
• Click [General] then select [Remove everything and reinstall Windows].
• If the operating system is “Windows 8.1”, please click “Update and recovery”, then select [Remove everything and reinstall Windows].
• Click [Next].

How do I wipe my hard drive clean and reinstall Windows?

Windows 8

1. Press the Windows key plus the “C” key to open the Charms menu.
2. Select the Search option and type reinstall in the Search text field (do not press Enter).
3. Select the Settings option.
4. On the left side of the screen, select Remove everything and reinstall Windows.
5. On the “Reset your PC” screen, click Next.