How to reset or factory restore Lenovo A2010 device?
Lenovo A2010 is a Windows 7 device which comes with a number of ways to reset or factory restore the device. Here are the most common and recommended methods:
1. Using the Windows Data Recovery Tool:
Windows Data Recovery tool is a built-in utility in Windows that helps to restore your device to its original state. To initiate this process, follow the steps below:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "reststo" and press Enter.
- Click on the Backup and Start fresh option, and then click on Next.
- Select the easiest way to create a system image, which will take some time.
- Once the image is created successfully, click on Next.
- Then select the option to Create a system restore point from the image.
- After the restoration is complete, you will be prompted to restart your device.
2. Using the Advanced SystemCare Tool:
Advanced SystemCare is another third-party tool that can help you to restore your device to its factory state. To download the tool, go to the official website of SystemCare and follow the installation instructions for your device. Once the tool is installed, use it to reset your device.
3. Using a Bootable Recovery Media:
A bootable recovery media can be used to restore your device to its factory state. Lenovo provides a Windows 7 recovery image on their official website. You can download the image and burn it to a bootable USB drive or a CD/DVD. Here's how to use the bootable recovery media:
- Restart your device and press F12 or Delete key to enter the BIOS settings.
- Locate the boot order menu and add your bootable recovery media to the list.
- Save and exit the BIOS settings.
- Press F12 to boot from the recovery media.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your device to its factory state.
4. Using the System Restore Point:
Lenovo A2010 comes with a number of system restore points that allow you to restore your device to an earlier version of the operating system. To restore your device using a system restore point, follow the steps below:
- Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type "cmd" and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
- Type "wild" and press Enter to display a list of available system restore points.
- Look for the restore point that you want to use and make a note of its name and restore date.
- Open Device Manager by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting Device Manager from the list.
- Expand the "Network Adapters" category and look for your network card.
- Right-click on it and select "Properties."
- In Properties, select the "Driver" tab and select Roll Back Driver.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to roll back the driver to an earlier version.
- Restart your device wherever you want to restore it in the list of restore points.
- Type the name of the chosen restore point in the "System Restore" dialog box and click on "Next."
- Wait for the restoration to complete.
These are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Lenovo A2010 device.
