1. Click the menu on the bottom right of the screen.

  2. Then tap Settings. 

  3. Type Powerwash into the search bar. 4. Scroll down and tap Powerwash.  MORE: Chromebook vs. Tablet: Which Should You Buy?

  4. Tap Restart. 

  5. Tap Continue. The powerwash process will take place, and shouldn’t take long. You’ve reset your Chromebook! Bonus Tip: You can also reset your Chromebook from the sign-on screen by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Alt+R. Then press Restart. When you restart you’ll be presented with the start screens. 

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