How do I restore my Surface Pro X?
That is how:
- On your keyboard, press Windows logo key + L. If necessary, close the lock screen.
- Hold down the Shift key while selecting Power > Restart in the lower right corner of the screen.
- After your Surface restarts to the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.
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How do I reinstall Surface Pro?
Reinstall the operating system from the Settings options in Windows or from the Windows login screen. Reinstall the operating system while keeping all your third-party apps and settings with a Windows update, or restore Surface Pro to original factory settings with a complete reinstall. You must use a keyboard to reinstall Windows from the login screen.
How do I restore my Surface Pro 3?
How to recover Microsoft Surface Pro 3 to factory settings and hard reset (wipe) Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Recovery Mode. Turn on the device. Hold down the Shift key. While holding down the Shift key, select Restart and confirm it. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. Now you are in recovery mode.
How do I create a recovery drive surface?
Type “Create a recovery drive” in the Start menu. This new menu will help you prepare the USB drive to recover your Surface device. Uncheck the box that says “Back up system files.” Click Next and then select the USB drive that you have connected to your PC. Click next to create the recovery drive.
If you can’t sign in to Windows
- At the Windows login screen, select Power.
- Hold down the Shift and Alt keys and select Restart.
- You will see the Choose an option screen.
- Go to Advanced Options > System Restore.
- Enter a recovery key, if prompted.
- Select a restore point, select Next > Finish.
How do I get my Surface recovery key?
Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key?
- In your Microsoft account: Sign in to your Microsoft account on another device to find your recovery key:
- On a printout that you saved: Your recovery key may be on a printout that was saved when BitLocker was turned on.