You feel computer I’m late but you don’t know how to handle it? Do not worry, this article will guide you how to reset Windows 10 on the computer. Stay tuned!
You should perform a Windows 10 reset when:
– Computer handles job tasks slower than usual.
– The computer has been attacked by a virus, showing error messages despite normal operation.
– The computer is infected with malicious code.
After resetting Windows 10:
– The files may be deleted or retained, depending on your selection.
– All personal applications will be removed.
– All user accounts will be deleted.
– All settings on your Windows 10 computer will return to the original default installation state.
– All applications, programs and drivers that you install will also be removed.
Note: The reset process will take place from 1 to 2 hours, so make sure your computer doesn’t turn off suddenly.
1. Instructions to reset Windows 10, restore to the original state
• Advantages:
– Return the device to its original state.
– Choose whether to erase all hard drives in the machine or just delete the drive with Windows installed.
• Defect:
– All data in the Windows installation drive will be lost.
• Tutorial:
– Step 1: In the search bar (Press the Windows key), type Reset this PC> Select Reset this PC.
– Step 2: At the item Reset this PC > Select Get Started > Select Remove everything.
– Step 3: Select the hard drive to delete if you have more than 1 hard drive
Only the drive where Windows is installed: Only delete the Windows drive.
All drives: All drives.
– Step 4: Select delete mode.
Just remove my files: Delete your files and reset Windows.
Remove files and clean the drive: Erase all data and reset Windows, should only be selected when you intend to sell or exchange machines
– Step 5: Press Reset.
2. How to reset Windows 10 and retain important data
• Advantages:
– Return the device to its original state.
– Lets retain your data.
• Tutorial:
– Step 1: In the search bar (Press the Windows key), type Reset > Select Reset this PC.
Step 2: At the item Reset this PC, choose Get Started > Select Keep my files.
Step 3: Choose next > Select Reset.
Above is how to reset Windows 10 to its original state. Thank you for watching!