Chromebook: Wipe All Local Data

Chromebook: Wipe All Local Data


Article Goal - Illustrate how-to wipe all local data
Article Audience - Public

Overview

Chromebook User Data is stored in Google Drive
Clearing all User/Local data can fix various issues with the device
**Risk** Possible Data Loss(downloaded files)

Boot Keys

1. Shutdown the Chromebook
2. While holding down the  keys, tap the Power button


3. Keep holding down the  keys until you see the screen below


Developer Mode

1. Once in Developer Mode, tap the  keys to turn OS Verification off



2. Tap  to turn OS Verification Off




3. Tap  to turn OS Verification back On




First Boot after Data Wipe

1. Select(click) Let's Go
2. Join a Wi-Fi network
3. Select(click) Accept and Continue
4. The device will check for updates, then automatically re-enroll
5. Select(click) Done once Enterprise Enrollment completes




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