How to Factory Reset the HP HP Pavilion 15

Factory reset the HP Pavilion 15 using Windows built-in reset options.

Steps

1. 1

   Open Settings (Win + I) and go to System > Recovery.

2. 2

   Under Reset this PC, click Reset PC.

3. 3

   Choose Remove everything to perform a full factory reset.

4. 4

   Select Local reinstall or Cloud download to reinstall Windows.

5. 5

   Click Additional settings and enable Clean data to securely erase the drive.

6. 6

   Click Reset and wait for the process to complete. The laptop will restart several times.

Last verified: April 7, 2026