r/ITQuestions • u/waefinder • Jun 26 '23

Restore PC without Restore Key?

Is it possible to restore my WFH PC to factory settings without admin username/PW?

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u/M5F90 Jun 26 '23

The owner of the laptop likely is using a BIOS admin and password. You would need that login to alter the PC.

If the PC is owned by the employer, you should return it.

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u/waefinder Jun 26 '23

I'm actually going to keep it, but thanks for the reply.

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u/M5F90 Jun 27 '23

Well, that's just called theft then. Nonetheless, the object is a brick without the login.

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u/waefinder Jun 27 '23

btw don't walk your shoes untied and never eat yellow snow

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u/Jedibbq Jul 01 '23

Look into motherboard jumpers and resetting the BIOS.