How to Remove the Owner Account from Your Chromebook: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to easily remove the owner account from your Chromebook and factory reset your device in just a few steps.
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To remove the owner account from your Chromebook, follow these steps: Open 'Settings' and select 'Advanced'. Under the 'Reset Settings' section, click 'Powerwash' and then confirm by clicking 'Restart'. This will reset your Chromebook, removing the owner account. During the setup process, simply skip adding the previous owner account. This should restore your Chromebook to factory settings.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens when I reset my Chromebook? Resetting your Chromebook will remove all user accounts and data, restoring it to its factory settings.
- Can I recover data after a Powerwash? No, once you perform a Powerwash, all data on the device is permanently deleted.
- How do I set up my Chromebook after a reset? After a reset, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Chromebook as a new device without any previous owner accounts.
- Is Powerwashing the same as a factory reset? Yes, Powerwashing a Chromebook effectively performs a factory reset, removing all data and restoring default settings.