{"id":4349,"date":"2022-10-29T21:15:29","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T15:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/?p=4349"},"modified":"2022-10-29T21:15:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T15:45:30","slug":"factory-reset-chromebook-without-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Factory Reset Chromebook Without Password? (Step-By-Step)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Resetting your device can be a serious hassle, especially when you\u2019ve attempted everything else and nothing seems to resolve the issue. The only option you are left with is to <strong>restore to factory settings.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Factory reset usually comes as a last resort for device recovery. A factory reset is sometimes executed to free up space and improve device speed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The factory reset process for Chromebook is an easy task, and you can make your Chromebook run like a renewed device with a factory reset. However, a factory reset erases all the information on your Chromebook&#8217;s hard drive.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#How_To_Factory_Reset_Chromebook_Without_Password_Step-By-Step\" title=\"How To Factory Reset Chromebook Without Password? (Step-By-Step)\">How To Factory Reset Chromebook Without Password? (Step-By-Step)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#How_Do_I_Remove_Owner_From_Chromebook_Without_Password\" title=\"How Do I Remove Owner From Chromebook Without Password?\">How Do I Remove Owner From Chromebook Without Password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#How_Do_I_Bypass_The_Administrator_Password_On_My_Chromebook\" title=\"How Do I Bypass The Administrator Password On My Chromebook?\">How Do I Bypass The Administrator Password On My Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#How_Do_You_Reset_A_Locked_School_Chromebook\" title=\"How Do You Reset A Locked School Chromebook?\">How Do You Reset A Locked School Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#How_Do_You_Hard_Reset_A_Chromebook\" title=\"How Do You Hard Reset A Chromebook?\">How Do You Hard Reset A Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#How_Do_I_Get_Rid_Of_Managed_By_Administrator_On_My_Chromebook\" title=\"How Do I Get Rid Of Managed By Administrator On My Chromebook?\">How Do I Get Rid Of Managed By Administrator On My Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#What_Happens_If_You_Powerwash_Your_Chromebook\" title=\"What Happens If You Powerwash Your Chromebook?\">What Happens If You Powerwash Your Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#How_To_Reset_A_School_Chromebook_To_Factory_Settings\" title=\"How To Reset A School Chromebook To Factory Settings\">How To Reset A School Chromebook To Factory Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#Can_You_Factory_Reset_A_Locked_Chromebook\" title=\"Can You Factory Reset A Locked Chromebook?\">Can You Factory Reset A Locked Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#Can_I_Powerwash_a_School_Chromebook\" title=\"Can I Powerwash a School Chromebook?\">Can I Powerwash a School Chromebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#How_to_Factory_Reset_Samsung_Chromebook_Without_a_Password\" title=\"How to Factory Reset Samsung Chromebook Without a Password?\">How to Factory Reset Samsung Chromebook Without a Password?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/factory-reset-chromebook-without-password\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion&nbsp;\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Factory_Reset_Chromebook_Without_Password_Step-By-Step\"><\/span><strong>How To Factory Reset Chromebook Without Password? (Step-By-Step)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-Chromebook-Without-Password-Step-By-Step.jpg\" alt=\"How To Factory Reset Chromebook Without Password? (Step-By-Step)\" class=\"wp-image-4353\" width=\"419\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-Chromebook-Without-Password-Step-By-Step.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-Chromebook-Without-Password-Step-By-Step-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/How-To-Factory-Reset-Chromebook-Without-Password-Step-By-Step-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If perhaps you forgot the password to your Chromebook and want to unlock it without a password, apply the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will engage the factory reset process on your Chromebook <strong>without a password.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Restart<\/strong> your device.<\/li><li>On the login screen, Press the <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R<\/strong> keys simultaneously on your device (Chromebook) keyboard.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Click on <strong>Powerwash<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Select <strong>Reset<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Remove_Owner_From_Chromebook_Without_Password\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Remove Owner From Chromebook Without Password?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, you&#8217;ll have to execute a reset and erase all existing accounts. Ensure to back up any essential files. With that, here\u2019s how you can remove an owner from a Chromebook without a password:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Sign out<\/strong> of your Chromebook account.<\/li><li>On your device keyboard press <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R<\/strong> on your device keyboard simultaneously.<\/li><li>In the prompting that appears, click \u201c<strong>Restart<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Click \u201c<strong>Powerwash<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Click \u201c<strong>Continue<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li><li>Follow the prompting on display and sign in with your Google Account.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0This account will be <strong>assigned as the new owner account.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Bypass_The_Administrator_Password_On_My_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Bypass The Administrator Password On My Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bypassing the administrator on your Chromebook may require you to switch to Developer Mode. Follow these procedures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Simultaneously press and hold the Esc + Refresh + Power buttons on your Chromebook keyboard.<\/li><li>Press <strong>Ctrl + D.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><li>Press the Enter key. This will take you to <strong>Developer Mode. <\/strong>Your Chromebook will load up all data; ensure you DO NOT turn it off yourself. <\/li><li>In the Developer Mode, your Chromebook will engage a restart, and initialization of the Developer Mode will begin, bypassing the Chromebook administrator.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Reset_A_Locked_School_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Reset A Locked School Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To reset a locked school Chromebook, all you need to do is;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press and hold the <strong>Power + Refresh button for 10 seconds.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Hard_Reset_A_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Hard Reset A Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sign out of the Chromebook.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Press and hold Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R simultaneously.<\/li><li>Click on Restart in the pop-up window.<\/li><li>Click on PowerWash and choose Continue.<\/li><li>Follow the on-screen prompting.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sign in to your Google Account when instructed. This account will be your Chromebook account after the hard reset is completed.<\/li><li>Set up your newly reset Chromebook.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Get_Rid_Of_Managed_By_Administrator_On_My_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Get Rid Of Managed By Administrator On My Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Launch your browser.<\/li><li>Click on the icon in the top right corner of the browser.<\/li><li>Click Manage Extensions<\/li><li>Browse through the list of installed extensions until you detect the unwanted one you wish to uninstall.<\/li><li>Click Remove.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffeef\"><strong>Suggested Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-remove-school-administrator-from-chromebook\/\">How To Remove School Administrator From Chromebook?\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Powerwash_Your_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>What Happens If You Powerwash Your Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you powerwash your Chromebook, it will be like a new device with improved efficiency and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/opened-chromebook.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3289\" width=\"366\" height=\"273\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Reset_A_School_Chromebook_To_Factory_Settings\"><\/span><strong>How To Reset A School Chromebook To Factory Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sign out of the Chromebook.<\/li><li>Press and hold the <strong>CTRL + Alt + Shift + R<\/strong> keys on the Chromebook keyboard.<\/li><li>Select <strong>Restart<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>Select <strong>Powerwash<\/strong> and click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chromebook will begin the Reset process. Ensure your device is turned on throughout the entire process. Once the process is completed, your Chromebook will no longer be synched with your school\u2019s server or domain. All prior accounts that were logged in have now been erased. The on-screen instruction will guide you in setting up your Chromebook.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also reset your school Chromebook through <strong>DEVELOPER MODE<\/strong> by the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Power off<\/strong> your Chromebook and power it back on while you press and hold the <strong>ESC + Refresh + Power<\/strong> buttons.<\/li><li>The Developer mode screen should appear; Press <strong>Ctrl + D<\/strong> keys on your Chromebook keyboard to begin the reset process.<\/li><li>Press <strong>Spacebar + Enter<\/strong> simultaneously to avoid the OS verification screen.<\/li><li>Press <strong>Ctrl + D<\/strong> again to confirm.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This will prompt your Chromebook to clear out all data and school accounts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1667037086209\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Factory_Reset_A_Locked_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>Can You Factory Reset A Locked Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can factory reset a locked Chromebook, and Powerwashing the device will reset and make it new.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1667037088473\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Powerwash_a_School_Chromebook\"><\/span><strong>Can I Powerwash a School Chromebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you can powerwash a school Chromebook; however, ensure that your backup data is on the device before you powerwash.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1667037094266\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Factory_Reset_Samsung_Chromebook_Without_a_Password\"><\/span><strong>How to Factory Reset Samsung Chromebook Without a Password?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Press and hold <strong>Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R<\/strong> and then select <strong>Restart<\/strong>, <strong>Powerwash<\/strong>. Click on <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to go about wholly renewing your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/chromebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chromebook<\/a>, whether used for school or other administrative purposes, is to <strong>factory reset or powerwash.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This will clear all data and accounts from the system, creating a device free of external interferences and restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Important \u2013 Always remove an institution\u2019s or school administrator from Chromebook with their permission.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c90000\"><strong>You would also like these (Give it a read):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-does-my-chromebook-keep-restarting\/\">Why Does My Chromebook Keep Restarting?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/why-wont-my-chromebook-turn-on\/\">Why Won\u2019t My Chromebook Turn On?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/do-chromebook-chargers-go-bad\/\">Do Chromebook Chargers Go Bad?<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resetting your device can be a serious hassle, especially when you\u2019ve attempted everything else and nothing seems to resolve the issue. 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