This is a very helpful troubleshooting technique that is available for Windows PC computers, just remember to back up your data and personal things before doing this! This is also a great choice if you want to transfer ownership of a PC or are selling a computer, because you likely don’t want to give someone else your data and personal stuff. The Windows PC will reboot and the reset process will take place through the system restore function.īecause the option above chose ‘Remove everything’ then Windows 10 will completely erase and format the PC and all personal data will be formatted and removed from the computer, nothing will be left and it will be as if the PC was new. Confirm that you want to reset the PC and choose “Reset”, this will begin the process of reinstalling Windows 10 and completely removing all data from the PC – THIS IS IRREVERSIBLE DO NOT DO THIS UNLESS YOU ARE CONFIDENT YOU WANT TO REMOVE ALL DATA, ALL FILES, ALL APPS FROM THE PC.Select whether you want to clean the drive as well as reset Windows 10 PC.Under “Reset this PC” choose the “Get Started” option to begin the system reset process, then select “Remove everything”, this remove all your personal files, apps, and settings.Choose the “Recovery” option from the menu.Go to the Start menu and choose “Settings”, then choose “Update & Security”.Do not do this unless you want to completely wipe the PC. NOTHING remains on the PC except a fresh factory reset Windows 10 install.

This completely erases Windows 10 and all data on the computer, you will lose everything in this process as the PC is formatted and Windows is reinstalled. WARNING: back up your data and personal files before doing this, if you do not back up your stuff or you will lose all data permanently! Do not skip a backup of your personal files before proceeding with the factory reset! How to Reset Windows 10 PC to Factory Settings

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