This tutorial is for Chrome OS users only.
One of the most useful features of Chrome OS is called Powerwash, which allows you to factory reset your Chromebook with just a few clicks. If you want to start over in terms of user accounts, settings, installed apps, files, etc. There's a reason you want to do this on your device, so you can do this on your device. As powerful as you can Powerwash your Chromebook to your liking, the process itself is incredibly simple, but it can be permanent.
Because a Chromebook that's been powerwashed cannot recover some deleted files and settings, it's important to fully understand how it works before using it. This tutorial explains the specifics of Powerwash. While most Chrome OS files and user-specific settings are stored in the cloud, some locally stored items, including user account settings and files stored in Google Drive, are permanently deleted after the powerwash. Whenever you want to compare Google servers on your Chromebook's hard drive, they will be saved in your Downloads folder. Before proceeding with this process, it is recommended to check the contents of the Downloads folder and important aspects of Google Drive or an external storage device.
All user accounts and their settings stored on the Chromebook will also be deleted. These accounts and settings can be synced back to your device once a wireless connection is established, provided you have the necessary usernames and passwords. If your Chrome browser is already open, click the Chrome menu button, represented by three vertically connected dots, located in the upper-right corner of the browser window. When the drop-down menu appears, click Settings. If your Chrome browser isn't already open, you can access the settings interface from the Chrome taskbar menu in the lower-right corner of the screen.
The browser's Chrome OS settings screen will show up now. Scroll down to the Display extra options option and click it.Then the Powerwash section is only visible when you scroll down. Please note that running Powerwash on a Chromebook will erase all files, settings, and user accounts currently on your device. As mentioned above, this process is irreversible.It is recommended to back up all important files and other data before performing this operation. If you want to continue, click the Powerwash button. A dialog will appear advising you that you must continue with the powerwashing redirection process. Click Restart and follow the prompts to factory reset your Chromebook. Note that you can also start the powerwash process from the Chromebook's login screen using the following keyboard shortcuts: Shift + Ctrl + Alt + R.
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