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 is basically, רעבאָאָטינג די מיטל ווי דערקלערט אונטן:

1. דרוק און האַלטן די קראַפט button for 30 seconds and let go.

2. The device טורנס אַוועק 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. ווייַטער, מעלדונג all the buttons and wait for 10 seconds.

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

נאטיץ: 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 סעטטינגס.

2. איצט, צאַפּן טוישן פּיסי סעטטינגס, ווי געוויזן אונטן.

3. Here, tap דערהייַנטיקן און אָפּזוך פֿון דער געגעבן רשימה.

4. איצט, צאַפּן אָפּזוך from the left pane.

5. שפּונט אויף באַקומען אנגעהויבן ונטער Remove Everything and reinstall Windows.

6. Choose either נאָר אַראָפּנעמען מיין טעקעס or Fully clean the drive.

נאטיץ: If you plan to resell your device, opt for the ריין די פאָר גאָר אָפּציע.

7. Confirm your choice by tapping ווייַטער.

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

8. צום סוף, צאַפּן אויף די באַשטעטיק 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. דרוק און האַלטן די קראַפט button to turn off your Surface Pro 3 device.

2. Now, tap-hold the יבעררוק שליסל.

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

3. איצט, צאַפּן די הייב אן נאכאמאל button while still holding the Shift button.

נאטיץ: קלייַבן ריסטאַרט סייַ ווי סייַ prompt, if it appears.

4. Wait for the restart process to be completed. The קלייַבן אַן אָפּציע screen will appear on the screen.

5. איצט, צאַפּן אויף טראָובלעשאָאָט אָפּציע, ווי געוויזן.

6. דאָ, צאַפּן די באַשטעטיק דיין פּיסי אָפּציע.

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

• נאָר אַראָפּנעמען מיין טעקעס.
• Fully clean the drive.

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

רעקאָממענדעד

מיר האָפן אַז דער פירער איז געווען נוציק און איר קען 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.