hard reset

noun

The reinitialization of the core hardware components of a computer system, ending any software processes and restarting the operating system.

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Meanings

nounhard reset (plural hard resets)

plural hard resets

  1. computer hardwareThe reinitialization of the core hardware components of a computer system, ending any software processes and restarting the operating system.
  2. A factory reset.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
factory reset

Translations

Esperanto malvarma reŝargo
  • malvarma reŝargoreinitialization of hardware
Polish twardy reset
  • twardy resetreinitialization of hardware
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APA

hard reset. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hard%20reset

MLA

“hard reset.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hard%20reset. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hard reset,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hard%20reset.

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