When Do you’re gonna wanna Powerwash/Factory Reset a Chromebook?
A Chromebook powerwash can erase all files on the hard drive of your Chromebook.
So, this action also means to factory reset Chromebook.
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When do you oughta powerwash Chromebook?
Now, we will show you 3 available solutions in this post.
Do you know how to reset a Chromebook to factory prefs?
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If you havent done this job before, you may dont know how to do this.
If these files are important for you, youd better back up them in advance.
After doing these things, you could feel free to reset your Chromebook to factory controls.

We will show you in the following content.
you’re free to select one according to your situation.
Open your Google Chrome.

Go to the3-dot menu > tweaks > Advanced.
Scroll down to theReset settingssection and then selectPowerwash.
TheRestart your devicewindows will pop up.
you better click theRESTART.
Your Chromebook will restart and the Chromebook powerwash process will begin.
After that, you’re able to use your Chromebook as a new one.