How to Factory Reset HP Laptop without Disc Windows 7/8/10

By Michael | Last Updated January 03, 2024

After a long time usage, computer would easily detect virus if you always download programs or files from the unsafety website. Besides, some computers' running speed becomes too slow to open any files. In such cases, factory reset is a great way than any others. Nevertheless, what can I do if I don't have a disc? In this article, we are going to show you how to factory reset HP laptop without disc Windows 7/8/10.

NOTE: If your HP laptop is accessible, you'd better back up as many files as you can to other places.

• Part 1: Factory Reset HP Laptop by HP Recovery Manager
• Part 2: How to Factory Reset HP Laptop without Disc by Windows Built-in Feature

Part 1: Factory Reset HP Laptop by HP Recovery Manager

HP Recovery Manager is a utility included in HP laptop. You can factory reset your HP laptop when it is unable to log in such as blue/black screen.

Step 1: Start or restart your HP laptop and hit F11 or ESC + F11 key repeatedly to go to the Choose an option screen. Tap on Troubleshoot as the image below.

Step 2: Click on Recovery Manager to access HP Recovery Manager.

Step 3: Click Factory Reset to reset HP laptop to factory settings

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Part 2: How to Factory Reset HP Laptop without Disc by Windows Built-in Feature

• Factory reset HP laptop without disc in Windows 7
• Factory reset HP laptop without disc in Windows 8
• Factory reset HP laptop without disc in Windows 10

Factory reset HP laptop without disc in Windows 7

Here are two ways to factory reset HP laptop in Windows 7.

• Way 1: Factory reset HP laptop in Windows 7 by running Sysprep file
• Way 2: Factory reset HP laptop in Windows 7 via Safe Mode

Way 1: Factory reset HP laptop in Windows 7 by running Sysprep file

Step 1: Locate to C:\Windows\System32\sysprep and double-click on the Sysprep.exe file to run it.

Step 2: Under the System Cleanup Action, check the box front Generalize. Tap on OK to begin resetting HP laptop to the factory.

Way 2: Factory reset HP laptop in Windows 7 via Safe Mode

Step 1: Restart Windows 7 and keep hitting the F8 key to open Advanced Boot Options window. Click on Safe Mode to continue.

Step 2: Waite a moment, the Windows 7 installation system screen window is open. At the lower-left corner, click on Repair your computer.

Step 3: Check the "Use recovery tools that can help fix problems starting Windows, select an operating system to repair" and select Windows 7 as the image below.

Step 4: Select System Restore and then you can follow the wizard to reset HP laptop in Windows 7.

Factory reset HP laptop without disc in Windows 8

Step 1: Move your mouse to the right side and click on SettingsChange PC Settings.

Step 2: In the left sidebar, click on General tab. Click Get started under the Remove everything and reinstall Windows.

Step 3: Click on Next and select Full clean the drive.

Factory reset HP laptop without disc in Windows 10

Step 1: Navigate to Start > SettingsUpdate & Security.

Step 2: In the left pane, click on the Recovery section. Locate to Reset This PC and click on Get started. Follow the wizard to factory reset HP laptop in Windows 10.

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