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I want to go back to factory reset on my lenovo Laptop. Its a E550 thinkpad with windows 7 enterprise. I want it completely wiped out ....Like it was when Ibought it

did you read the manual first the chapter called RECOVERY? here lets read that together now,,, (answered here vast times now) the book is first then the pages. if the PC has not been SLAMMED (with wrong OS) the recovery works if the HDD is still good. ok? and search for E550 and find this. and Chapter 9

https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/e550_e555_e550c_ug_en.pdf?linkTrack=PSP:ProductInfo:UserGuide

I must guess 1st that you have no recovery disks. so only have 1 recourse. the magic recovery key using the recovery parititon. the F11 key, power on and hammer F1 from dead cold turned off, this the F11 key may only work in w8.1 or w10. I think (reading the book is not very clear here) but it implies w7 had Norton Image on it. it means day one you image your PC, then today recover. so if you didnt do that step in the manual then there is no recovery image now. there you go. I guess the recovery partition magic F11 only happened w8 and newer PC. here is your support page, this is all there is at lenovo, we are not them,

, https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-edge-laptops/thinkpad-e550?linkTrack=Homepage%3ABody_Search%20Products&searchType=3&keyWordSearch=E550%20(ThinkPad)


if the Lenovo recovery fails, buy windows 10 from MS and install it.
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<span> <p><img src="lenovo-thinkpad.jpg" />Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop password reset or recovery solution varies depending on which password you have forgotten. The hassle of<span> </span><a href="http://www.passwordunlocker.com/knowledge/reset-lenovo-thinkpad-password.html">Windows password reset</a><span> </span>process will range from simple inconvenience to total valuable data loss. For this, we have collected the most used Lenovo Computer password lost troubles and satisfactory solutions for you.<br /><b>Types of passwords for Lenovo ThinkPad Laptop</b><br />There are four kinds of passwords we will talk about Lenovo ThinkPad computer and the password reset solutions:<br /> <ul> <li>1&gt; Windows logon Password (Administrator, Domain and User account)</li> <li>2&gt; Supervisor Password</li> <li>3&gt; Hard Disk Password (Master and User)</li> <li>4&gt; Power-On Password</li></ul><br /> 1&gt;Windows logon Password for Lenovo ThinkPadWindows logon password for Lenovo ThinkPad is used to keep personal information private and we are always create some administrator or user accounts on Windows 7/Vista/XP PC and also domain admin or AD accounts on Windows Server 2000/2003(R2)/2008(R2). It will be a big besetment when you lost or misplaced the passwords of those accounts. However, with some easily password recovery ways, it is possible to re-access your Windows system with no damage of the data.<br /><b>Reset Lenovo ThinkPad Password with Password Reset Disk</b><br />If you are a cautious user, then you should have created a password reset disk for your Lenovo ThinkPad. So you just need to insert the password reset disk to<span> </span><a href="http://www.passwordunlocker.com/knowledge/reset-windows-7-password.html">reset Lenovo ThinkPad password</a><span> </span>directly.<br /><b>Reset Lenovo ThinkPad Password with Available Windows Administrator Account</b><br />If you can log on as an administrator for your Lenovo ThinkPad with a right password, then you can reset any other passwords of your lost or forgotten Windows logon accounts directly.<br /><b>Reset Lenovo ThinkPad Password with Windows Password Recovery Program</b><br />If you have not created a password reset disk previously, or cannot log on as an administrator with a right password, and for this situation, like me, you still have option to reset lost password for Lenovo ThinkPad PC with third-party software.<span> </span><b>Windows Password Unlocker</b><span> </span>is such a powerful Windows password recovery tool which enables resetting windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, 2003 and 2008 password as blank with 4 easy steps:<br />1. Download and install<span> </span><b><a href="http://www.passwordunlocker.com/windows-password-recovery.html">Windows Password Unlocker</a></b><span> </span>from its official site with an available PC<br />2. Burn a bootable CD/DV or USB flash drive<br />3. Reboot your locked Windows computer from CD/DV or USB flash drive<br />4. Reset lost or forgotten Windows password for Lenovo ThinkPad with easy<br /><b>Reinstall Windows OS</b><br />Reinstall Windows operating system for your Lenovo ThinkPad will be the last choose if you can reset Lenovo ThinkPad password successfully with those workable solutions that have mentioned above.<br /> 2&gt; Supervisor Password for Lenovo ThinkPadA Supervisor password protects the system infor stored in the BIOS. The user must input the Supervisor password in order to get access to the ThinkPad BIOS Setup Utility in order to alter the system configuration. If the Supervisor password is lost there is no way to recover it to enter the BIOS configuration.<br /><b>Reset Forgotten Supervisor Password</b><br />A forgotten Supervisor password will prevent access to the ThinkPad BIOS setup utility. To get access, you need reset the BIOS password with some solutions like locate the jumpers or solder beads, or just contact the computer manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer for resetting forgotten Supervisor password.<br /> 3&gt; Hard Disk Password for ThinkPad ThinkPadThere are two Hard drive passwords: a user Hard drive password for the user and a master Hard drive password for the system administrator. The administrator can use the master password to get access to the hard drive even if a user has changed the user Hard drive password.<br /><b>Reset Forgotten Hard Drive Password</b><br />If the user's Hard drive password has been forgotten, check whether a master Hard drive password has been set. If it has, it can be used for access to the hard drive. If no master Hard drive password is available, or if the administrator forgets the master Hard drive password, then the hard drive must be replaced. For this instance you just need ask help from your computer manufacturer to reset forgotten HDD password.<br /> 4&gt; Power-On Password for Lenovo ThinkPadAn Lenovo ThinkPad Power-on password protects the system from being powered on by an unauthorized person. When it has been set, a prompt will appear during the system start up, and the Power-on password must be entered before an operating system can be booted.<br /><b>Reset Forgotten Power-on Password</b><br />If the Power-on password is forgotten and the Supervisor password is known, simply go into the ThinkPad BIOS setup utility and reset the Power-on password, otherwise try the following:<br />1.Power off the Lenovo ThinkPad computer<br />2.Remove the battery pack<br />3.Remove the backup battery<br />4. Please power on the computer and wait till the POST ends. If the password prompt does not appear then the Power-on password has been reset.<br />5.Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.<br /><b>Note:</b><span> </span>Some ThinkPad systems have the ability to reset the Power-on passwords in the ThinkPad BIOS setup utility if a Supervisor password has been set.<br /></span>
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How do i reset a Lenovo Thinkpad T500

Reset could mean one of several things. I assume you know how to simply reboot it. If it is hung you can hold the power button down for about 6 seconds to turn it off.

If you forgot the password, contact Lenovo support at http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/
Provide them with proof of purchase and original receipt to prove ownership of laptop.

If you want to restore factory defaults then installed on the ThinkPad T500 is a program called Rescue and Recovery, which helps you diagnose and fix problems with the Windows operating system. To access this software, reboot your T500 and press the oval-shaped blue ThinkVantage button -- located on the upper-left area of your keyboard -- when the ThinkPad logo appears. When the Rescue and Recovery menu appears, choose the option that describes what you want to do. Follow the directions on the screen to run the appropriate action.

If you need the recovery disks then try
https://ez93.com/dl/lenovo-t500-restore-factory-settings.html
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How do i factory reset lenovo twist ultrabook?

Dan,

Try these steps:
  • Boot the computer
  • As you see the Thinkpad Logo, Hit the "F11" key continuously until the recovery system appears. From there follow the instruction to get your machine back to Factory state.
I've also included a link to the direct Lenovo support page for your laptop. Please let me know if this helps. Take care and have a great day!
-Alex K.

SUPPORT LINK: Laptops and netbooks ThinkPad Twist Series laptops ThinkPad Twist S230u...
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My thinkpad r61e's hard drive was erased how do i get back in it

Was it formatted ,Deleted or just Crashed ???...
The Thinkpad line of laptops, owned and produced by Lenovo, is a series of portable computers. The Thinkpad line was first introduced by IBM in 1992, but has been manufactured under the Lenovo brand since 2005.
At the time it was introduced, the Thinkpad was one of the few affordable, yet high-quality laptops on the market.
Laptops were, at that stage, vastly more expensive than desktops.
The Thinkpad line runs the Windows operating system.
Windows, while generally efficient, has the capability to suffer hard drive crashes.
Fortunately, Thinkpad laptops carry Lenovo's Rescue and Recovery program.
This program can help in crash situations.
Shut down your computer.
Start up your computer.
Watch for the Windows prompt that asks you to press your computer's ThinkVantage button.
Press the ThinkVantage button when prompted, then release it.
Rescue and Recovery will open.
Follow the wizard's instructions
Check the recovery link listed in Link Below (using another computer) for more info if you encounter any difficulties during the process.
http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/thinkvantage_en/tvtvrnr431_007en.txt
also
There are also Data Recovery programs that might be very helpful to recover your important information.
Downloads to Recover Your Files and Save Your Bacon and 10 Best Free Hard Drive Utilities.
Some addition links found on Google
http://www.datarecoveryreview.net/
http://www.easeus.com/resource/hard-disk-data-recovery.htm
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My Lenovo T61 is not troubleshooting. It was infected by an virus, How can I restart the computer? Please help

Hi,

ThinkPad computers have what we call the service partition, which can set the computer back to its factory stated even without the recovery disc. The service partition can be accessed by pressing the Access ThinkPad or Access IBM button during start up.

Prior to performing a software recovery, Lenovo recommends returning your system to it's original factory configuration by removing all hardware that has been added to your system.
When the system first starts, the following message will be displayed on a blank screen:


To start the Product Recovery program, press F11



This message will stay on the screen for approximately 2 seconds, and it will be there every time the machine is started from a powered off state. If the F11 key is pressed while the message is displayed, then the system will enter the Service partition.

Select Full Recovery to get rid of the viruses. Wait for it to complete and your computer will be back to when it was fresh as new.

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How do you restore a lenovo SL510 thinkpad to its original default settings without a disc??

try hitting F11 repeatedly when you first turn it on to access the recovery partition.
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How to unlock a lenovo laptop

Forgot windows password on Lenovo Thinkpad?if so,you'd better unlock it with a software, Windows Password Recovery Tool 3.0 is reliable,i unlock my lost Windows password successfully with it.

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Lenovo Thinkpad T400

I would suggest you to ship it back since you say its a new machine.You cannot have a memory dump on a brand new machine
Thanks
Ranjit
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