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Lenovo ThinkPad X13s - Restore to Factory Defaults

2026-10-23 11:16:50.118

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s - Restore to Factory Defaults

Here's how to restore your ThinkPad X13s to default factory settings.
  • Before performing a factory data reset, ensure you back up all important data stored on the device and that it has a full battery life.
  • For additional info refer to the Windows® support article, Recovery options in Windows.
  1. From the Home screen, tap or click the
    Windows key
    Windows key.
  2. Tap or click the
    Settings icon
    Settings icon.
  3. Tap or click
    System
    .
  4. Tap or click
    Recovery
    .
  5. From the 'Recovery options' section, tap or click
    Reset PC
    .
  6. From the 'Reset this PC' prompt, choose an option:
    • Keep my files
    • Remove everything
  7. From the 'How would you like to reinstall Windows' screen, choose an option:
    • Cloud download
    • Local reinstall
  8. From the 'Additional settings' screen, review current settings then tap or click
    Next
    .
  9. From the 'Ready to reset this PC' screen, review the info, then tap or click
    Reset
    .
    If applicable, set up your device.