Reset Windows 10

If you are facing acute issues with your Laptop or PC powered by Windows 10 OS, you can consider resetting your device to the default settings. It's like doing the 'factory reset' of Windows 10. Now, several reasons could force you to reset Windows 10 installation. And thankfully, Microsoft has provided several ways to reset Windows 10 quickly. This article will analyze the methods with which you can reset Windows 10, which is admittedly the latest and best OS from Microsoft. 

So, What are the causes?

Check the reasons that may be creating the issue you have been facing on your Laptop. Maybe you can solve the problems without the need for a factory reset. A factory reset will completely delete all your data, so it may not be a good idea to factory reset for any reason. Check the common fixes for solving the most common problems before going for the factory reset option. The factory reset should be the last resort if everything else fails to resolve the issue. 

Also Read: Wifi Not Working On Windows 10? 5 Easy Solutions On How To Fix It.

Factory reset Windows 10 – The steps.

If you have tried everything and cannot resolve the issue, it may be high time you need a factory reset of the Windows 10 operating system. Go to the 'Settings' option to find the opportunities to reset your PC. Here are the individual steps you would need to follow.

• Go to the 'Start menu and look for 'Settings.' Alternatively, you may type in 'Settings' and search for it.
• Under 'Settings,' find and click 'Update & Security.'

• Under the menu, choose 'Recovery.'
• The following menu should offer you two choices – 'Reset This PC' and 'Advanced Startup.'
• Click the Get Started button under the 'Reset This PC' option.

This step will take you to the next window, as shown in the image below. 

• You will now need to choose one of the two options above.

Now, choosing to Keep My Files will remove all the files and settings from your system. However, there will be no change in your data files. The next screen will display the List of all the apps that will be removed from your Windows 10 system. The List of removed apps will be available on your new desktop once the setup is complete. This guides the List of apps you will be reinstalling after the factory reset. Click on 'Continue'.

• Windows will display what it will do with your settings on the next screen.

Click on Reset.

• If you choose to 'Remove Everything' in the above step, you will be offered two options again: Remove the Files and Remove Files and Clean the Drive. 
• You must choose the first option if you want to sort out some issues plaguing you on your Laptop. You can continue using your Laptop after the reset.
• The second option, Remove Files and Clean The Drive, is best suited if you plan to sell your Laptop. The option will remove all traces of whatever you have had on the computer and bring it to a complete factory state.

Once you choose either of those options, you will get a confirmation dialog, and the tool will begin performing the wiping operation. If you have opted to remove files and clean the drive, the wiping will take longer. This is because the tool will wipe out your hard drive several times so that no traces of your old files exist in the industry. 

Now, that should reset Windows 10 in a glitchless way on your Laptop. Moreover, your computer will restart several times during this process. Please note that it will take several minutes to complete the task. Your device will reboot several times during the reset process. You cannot use the Laptop until the wiping operation is completed. Allow the procedure to finish; do not interrupt it by switching it off. So, before resetting Windows 10, always plug your Laptop into a healthy power source. 

Factory reset Windows 10 – After the reset.

 Once the Laptop is reset and restarted, you can install the applications again. Configure all your settings and start using your computer. Check if the issue has been resolved. If the problem remains unresolved, it could mean a hardware issue. You may need to visit the NSS Laptop Repair Center.

The final words

That should complete our step-by-step tutorial on factory resetting your Windows 10 installation. If you follow them strictly and if your problem results from software issues within your system – it should be resolved. Otherwise, it would be best if you had visited an NSS Laptop Service Center. 

Here is the List of Authorised Laptop Service centers in India

• • Dell Service Center in India
  • HP Service Center in India
  • Lenovo Service Center in India
  • Asus Service Center in India
  • Acer Service Center in India 
  • Apple Service Center in India

We bet this is not the only way to reset Windows 10. Further, one of the technical issues can surface during this resetting process, and accidentally, those issues can derail this entire process at any time. So, to gain more confidence before you reset Windows 10, you can snake through these official Windows help pages:

• Official Windows 10 Forum -  QA forum for Windows 10. Submit your questions regarding any problem you are facing with Windows 10 and get answered by the experts.
• Official Windows 10 Blog - Learn everything that's happening around Windows 10.

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