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How to do a Factory Reset on a WinBook Tablet using Windows 8 - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This technical article will show how to run a factory reset on a WinBook Tablet. <strong>Before getting started, make sure your tablet is plugged in to power</strong> - this process should not be done on battery mode. It will take a bit of time to process the reset - 30-60 minutes is a reasonable time expectation.</p><p>Here is how to do this:</p><p>1. Open the Charms bar by <strong>swiping in from the right</strong> hand side of the screen.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image1.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image1.jpg" alt="Windows 8 Charms Bar" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>2. Go to <strong>Settings</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image2.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image2.jpg" alt="Windows 8 Settings Charm" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>3. Under Settings, go to <strong>Change PC settings</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image3.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image3.jpg" alt="Change PC Settings" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. Under Change PC settings, go to <strong>Update and recovery</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image4.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image4.jpg" alt="PC Settings, Update and Recovery" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>5. Under Update and recovery, go to <strong>Recovery</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image5.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image5.jpg" alt="Update and Recovery, Recovery" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>6. Under recovery, choose <strong>Remove everything and reinstall Windows</strong>. Tap on <strong>Get started</strong> when you are ready.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image6.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image6.jpg" alt="Recovery Options" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>7. Now you will get a <strong>Please wait, Preparing</strong> window.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image7.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://60a99bedadae98078522-a9b6cded92292ef3bace063619038eb1.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/images_TechSupportArticlePix_7762Image7.jpg" alt="Recovery Begins" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>When the tablet is finished resetting, it will prompt you to restart. Once done, it will be back to like it was when you originally pulled it out of the box.</p> </article> </main>