Is your MSI laptop running slow, experiencing system errors, or ready for a fresh start? MSI laptops come with a built-in One Key Recovery utility that allows you to reset your device back to its factory default settings quickly and easily without needing external installation media.

⚠️ Important Before You Begin

Warning: Performing a factory restore will erase all personal data, files, and settings on your primary drive. Make sure to back up all your important files, photos, and documents to an external drive or cloud storage before starting.

Step-by-Step Recovery Guide

Step A: Power Off Your Laptop

Turn off your MSI laptop completely.

Step B: Boot Into the Recovery Menu

Press the Power button to turn on the laptop, then immediately press the F3 key repeatedly until the system recovery screen appears.

Step C: Select Troubleshoot

On the “Choose an option” screen, click on Troubleshoot.

Step D: Choose MSI Factory Restore

In the Troubleshoot menu, select Restore MSI factory settings.

Step E: Select System Partition Recovery

On the Recover System menu screen, select System Partition Recovery.

Step F: Confirm the Reset

A warning prompt will notify you that all files and settings will be lost. Click Yes when prompted to confirm.

Step G: Connect Your Power Adapter

Make sure your laptop charger/AC adapter is plugged in. Keeping your laptop powered prevents sudden shutdowns or interruptions during the restoration process.

Step H: Wait for the Process to Complete

Sit back and wait a few minutes while the system performs the factory restoration.

Step I: Acknowledge Successful Recovery

When the screen displays “Windows Recovery is successful,” click OK.

Step J: Reboot into Windows 11

Select Continue (Exit and continue to Windows 11). Your laptop will reboot into its default factory state, where you can complete the initial Windows setup screen.