Help need to re-set a Gateway LT41POSu to factory

thefabe

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Hello everyone.

I recently got a Gateway laptop (LT41POSu) with Win 8 on it in a pallet deal.

I have the user name and log on password, what I need to know is how to remove it and re-set it to factory settings so I can sell it.

Thanks
Eric
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Seven Ultimate 64 /Xp Home sp3
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Thefabe
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 GO steppping 2.4 @ 2.63
    Motherboard
    Asus P5N-D
    Memory
    8 gig's OCZ Fata1ty 1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 260 Superclocked
    Sound Card
    Creative Labs Audigy 2zs
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 23in TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p 60hz
    Hard Drives
    WD 200 Blue / Wd 500 Blue / Seagate 120gb 2.5 in External Drive / Seagate 80 gb 2.5 in External Drive / LG 10x BDRW / TSST DVDRW / Sony DVDRW
    PSU
    OCZ 700 w Gamextreme
    Case
    NZXT Apollo
    Cooling
    Masscool CPU / Dominator Memory/ 3 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX5000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000
    Internet Speed
    19.83mb/s DL 0.97 Mb/s up
    Other Info
    Logitech Z2300 2.1 speakers and Bose Comfort Headphones, Epson NX415 all in one printer, 4port powered USB hub PCAmp 40 x 40
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2302-reset-windows-8-a.html

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OPTION TWO
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Reset Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 from within Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

5. If you have Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1

A) On the left side in PC settings, click/tap on Update & Recovery. (see screenshot below)​


B) On the left side in Update & Recovery, click/tap on Recovery, click/tap on the Get started button under the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section on the right side, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)​



6. If you have Windows 8 or Windows RT

A) Click/tap on General on the left side, click/tap on the Get started button under the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section on the right side, and go to step 7 below. (see screenshot below)​


 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo G580
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3230M
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, standard user account
    Other Info
    UEFI firmware (BIOS) embedded Windows 8 product key.
Thanks Shawn #6 did it
Fabe
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Seven Ultimate 64 /Xp Home sp3
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Thefabe
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 GO steppping 2.4 @ 2.63
    Motherboard
    Asus P5N-D
    Memory
    8 gig's OCZ Fata1ty 1066
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 260 Superclocked
    Sound Card
    Creative Labs Audigy 2zs
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP 23in TFT
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080p 60hz
    Hard Drives
    WD 200 Blue / Wd 500 Blue / Seagate 120gb 2.5 in External Drive / Seagate 80 gb 2.5 in External Drive / LG 10x BDRW / TSST DVDRW / Sony DVDRW
    PSU
    OCZ 700 w Gamextreme
    Case
    NZXT Apollo
    Cooling
    Masscool CPU / Dominator Memory/ 3 120mm
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX5000
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000
    Internet Speed
    19.83mb/s DL 0.97 Mb/s up
    Other Info
    Logitech Z2300 2.1 speakers and Bose Comfort Headphones, Epson NX415 all in one printer, 4port powered USB hub PCAmp 40 x 40
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