Windows 10: I bought an open-box laptop. Should I reset Windows?

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  1. I bought an open-box laptop. Should I reset Windows?


    Some time ago I bought a cheap laptop, essentially a netbook, to ensure that if my main laptop stopped working, I would have a laptop to work on while my main laptop was being repaired. The box for the netbook had already been opened, i.e., the seal had been broken. However, it was the last remaining laptop of that model in the store and the deal was really good, so I bought it. Visually, the laptop looked entirely new, with no signs of use whatsoever. The consultant at the store was unable to explain why the box had been opened. But it was a really big electronics store, and the consultant m

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    Mitsuko_248, Aug 28, 2023
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  2. Cheap Photo box that will get the job done

    WEll i took on this project for PP hes a hardware reviewer and wants to get the professional looking pics for the Pc parts

    Materials:
    • Big cardboard box
    • a razor
    • white material 3 yards
    • cone lights
    • stapler
    • medical tape
    • pvc pipe about 6 inches longer than your box
    • white paint any cheap finger paint would work
    the project I'm guessing will cost me $30 if it works out properly
    I will post pictures and step by step as i do it
     
    MomentoMoir, Aug 28, 2023
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  3. Bazz Win User
    Toshiba Satelite Out of box reset


    • If the manufacturer set up your PC to run from a compressed Windows image file (also known as Windows image file boot or WIMBoot) and included the option to restore factory settings, that option will no longer be available after you upgrade to Windows 10.
    Help with upgrading to Windows 10 - Windows Help
     
  4. Clem Win User

    I bought an open-box laptop. Should I reset Windows?

    Multiple Issues After Resetting Laptop

    Hi,

    I recently reset my laptop and since then I've been experiencing a whole host of issues:

    • Windows search bar doesn't work
    • Shop app won't open
    • Won't allow me to change location settings
    • Clock/calendar on my toolbar is unresponsive when I click on it

    Any ideas what the problem might be, please? Advice / suggestions are very much appreciated!

    Cheers,
     
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