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Question posted by saJOE on September 3rd, 2014

How To Reset A Laptop To Factory Settings Hp Probook 6540b

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on November 5th, 2014 4:29 AM

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Instructions for restoring your laptop back to its factory default settings can be found starting on page 5-8 of the maintenance and service guide. If you need a copy of this guide, you can download it here.

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