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 Ntug Pro 3 is basically, rebooting lub cuab yeej raws li tau piav qhia hauv qab no:

1. Nias thiab tuav lub hwj chim button for 30 seconds and let go.

2. The device tig OFF after a while and the screen turns black.

3. Now, press-hold the Volume up + Power buttons together for about 15-20 seconds. The device may vibrate and flash the Microsoft logo during this time.

4. Ntxiv mus, tso tawm all the buttons and wait for 10 seconds.

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

Nco ntsoov: 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 chaw.

2. Tam sim no, coj mus rhaub Hloov chaw hauv PC, raws li qhia hauv qab no.

3. Here, tap Hloov kho thiab rov ua haujlwm los ntawm cov muab teev.

4. Tam sim no, coj mus rhaub Rov qab from the left pane.

5. Coj mus rhaub rau Pib tau nyob rau hauv Remove Everything and reinstall Windows.

6. Xaiv ib qho Tsuas yog tshem kuv cov ntaub ntawv or Fully clean the drive.

Nco ntsoov: If you plan to resell your device, opt for the Ua kom huv lub tsav kev xaiv.

7. Confirm your choice by tapping Tom ntej no.

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

8. Thaum kawg, coj mus rhaub rau Pib dua 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. Nias thiab tuav lub hwj chim button to turn off your Surface Pro 3 device.

2. Now, tap-hold the Tus yuam sij ua haujlwm.

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

3. Tam sim no, coj mus rhaub rau Pib dua button while still holding the Shift button.

Nco ntsoov: xaiv Rov pib dua lawm prompt, if it appears.

4. Wait for the restart process to be completed. The Xaiv ib qho kev xaiv screen will appear on the screen.

5. Tam sim no, coj mus rhaub rau troubleshoot kev xaiv, raws li qhia.

6. Ntawm no, coj mus rhaub cov Pib dua koj lub PC kev xaiv.

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

• Tsuas yog tshem kuv cov ntaub ntawv.
• Fully clean the drive.

8. Begin the entire reset process by tapping on Pib dua.

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Peb cia siab tias phau ntawv qhia no yuav pab tau thiab koj tuaj yeem ua tau 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.