How to Factory Reset Surface Pro 3

When your Surface Pro 3 is frozen or you are unable to log in then, this may be the time to factory or soft reset Surface Pro 3. Soft reset of Surface Pro 3 is restarting the device as it will close all the running applications. The data saved in the hard drive will remain as it is, whereas all of the unsaved work will be deleted. Hard reset or factory reset or master reset deletes all system as well as user data. Thereafter, it updates the device to its latest version. Factory reset Surface Pro 3 would be the best option to get rid of minor bugs and issues like screen hang or freeze. We bring to you a perfect guide that will teach you how to factory reset Surface Pro 3. You can proceed with a soft reset or a factory reset as need be. So, let us begin!

Soft Reset & Factory Reset Surface Pro 3

Procedure for Surface Pro 3 Soft Reset

The soft reset of the Surface Pro 3 est fondamentalement, redémarrage de l'appareil comme expliqué ci-dessous:

1. Appuyez et maintenez la Puissance button for 30 seconds and let go.

2. L'appareil éteint after a while and the screen turns black.

3. Maintenant, maintenez enfoncée la touche Volume up + Power buttons together for about 15-20 seconds. The device may vibrate and flash the Microsoft logo during this time.

4. Suivant, libérer all the buttons and wait for 10 seconds.

5. Finally, press and release the Puissance button to reboot Surface Pro 3.

Remarque: The above procedure is also applicable for the soft reset of Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2, Surface Pro 4, Surface Book, Surface 2, Surface 3, and Surface RT.

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Once you complete all these steps, your device will undergo a soft Reset. It will then restart and function properly. If the problem persists, it is advised to go for Factory reset, and here are the two ways on how to Factory reset Surface Pro 3. Factory reset is usually carried out when the device setting needs to be altered due to improper functionality or when a device’s software gets updated.

Method 1: Factory Reset Using PC Settings

1. Swipe to the left of the screen and tap Paramètres.

2. Maintenant, appuyez sur Modifier les paramètres du PC, comme indiqué ci-dessous.

3. Ici, appuyez sur Mise à jour et récupération de la liste donnée.

4. Maintenant, appuyez sur Récupération from the left pane.

5. Appuyez sur Commencez sous Remove Everything and reinstall Windows.

6. Choisissez soit Supprimez simplement mes fichiers or Fully clean the drive.

Remarque: If you plan to resell your device, opt for the Nettoyer complètement le lecteur option.

7. Confirm your choice by tapping Suivant.

Remarque: Connect your PC to your device using a portable USB cable.

8. Enfin, appuyez sur le Réinitialiser option. Factory reset of Surface Pro 3 will begin now.

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Method 2: Hard Reset Using Sign-in Options

Alternatively, you can also perform a Hard or Factory Reset Surface Pro 3 by using this method. When you restart your Surface Pro 3 device from the sign-in screen, you get a reset option and you can utilize the same, as follows:

1. Appuyez et maintenez la Puissance button to turn off your Surface Pro 3 device.

2. Maintenant, appuyez et maintenez le Touche Majuscule.

Remarque: If you are using an on-screen keyboard, then click on the Shift key.

3. Maintenant, appuyez sur le Recommencer button while still holding the Shift button.

Remarque: Selectionnez Redémarrez quand même prompt, if it appears.

4. Wait for the restart process to be completed. The Choisir une option screen will appear on the screen.

5. Maintenant, appuyez sur Résolution des problèmes option, comme indiqué.

6. Ici, appuyez sur le Réinitialiser votre PC option.

7. Choose any one of the following options to begin the process.

• Supprimez simplement mes fichiers.
• Fully clean the drive.

8. Begin the entire reset process by tapping on Réinitialiser.

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Nous espérons que ce guide vous a été utile et que vous avez pu soft reset and factory reset Surface Pro 3. If you have any queries, or suggestions regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section.