If you want to make a backup, click the first one.

Now again you have two options: create a Back up now and Skip. If your computer doesn’t have a recovery partition, then the factory reset option is not available and you’ll see the “Reinstall Windows (requires Windows installation disc)” option instead.Ħ. Now you’ll be provided with two options: Restore files from a system image backup and Return Your Computer to Factory Condition. Next, select Advanced recovery methods.ĥ. In the Backup and Restore window, click on the Recover system settings or your computer.Ĥ. Select Backup and Restore displayed on the new page.ģ. Format Windows 7 laptop to factory settings via “Control Panel”ġ.

Format Windows 7 laptop with USB (Freeware) Format Windows 7 laptop with installation CD Format laptop Windows 7 with System Repair Disc Format Windows 7 laptop to factory settings via “Control Panel” Since the entire laptop will be wiped, it is suggested to backup to external storage or perform cloud backup. So make sure you have backed up crucial files before starting to format your Windows 7 laptop.

Contents on the formatted hard drive are gone and cannot be recovered rapidly.