hard reset

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Synonyms: hard asset, hard set

Antonyms: hard asset, hard set

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing|computer hardware}} The [[reinitialization]] of the core [[hardware]] components of a [[computer]] [[system]], ending any [[software]] [[process]]es and restarting the [[operating system]].
2. A [[factory reset]].

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