How to factory reset HP Pavilion?

[Gazella]

I have an HP Pavilion laptop that is running Windows 8. I am going to give it to a friend. How do I format the laptop to make it as new?

 

[belodion]

The precise method varies a little from one device to another, but VW Maverick's guide should see you through it:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/am...w-factory-data-reset-your-android-device.html

If it's the sort of tablet that allows SMS, Paul627g's guide will also help:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ambassador-guides-tips-how-s/324662-guide-sms-backup-restore.html

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[anon8380037]

There should be a setting in the control panel for formatting the hard drive partition or some easy help if you look. To be honest I am not near a pc right now and it's been a long while. There should be a way to factory reset without losing Windows.