This wikiHow teaches you how to reset your computer and system on a Windows 10 computer. Windows 10 makes it easy for you to do a complete system reset and delete all your personal files, apps, and special settings from the “Settings” menu.
Step
Step 1. Open the “Start” menu
Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of the screen to open the “Start” menu.
Step 2. Click Settings on the “Start” menu
It's next to the gear icon in the menu. After that, the “Settings” menu will open in a new window.
Step 3. Click the Update & Security option
This option is indicated by a rotating blue arrow icon in the “Settings” menu.
Step 4. Click Recovery on the left sidebar
Update and security options are displayed in the navigation menu on the left side of the window. Click the option Recovery ” on this menu.
Step 5. Click the Get started button under "Reset This PC"
With this option, you can reinstall the Windows operating system on your computer and reset the entire system.
Step 6. Click Remove everything
This option will delete all personal files, applications, and settings, without saving a backup.
If you want to back up personal files, select “ Keep my files " With this option, all applications and settings will be deleted, but all files such as photos, music, and documents will be backed up (and restored after the computer reset process is complete).
Step 7. Click Remove files and clean the drive
With this option, all content on the computer will be erased so that you can perform a complete and complete system reset.
If you don't have much time, try selecting “ Just remove my files " Note that this option is less secure and will not delete all data on the drive.
Step 8. Click Next on the "Warning" window
With this option, you confirm the computer reset and can start the process on the next page.
Step 9. Click the Reset button on the "Ready to reset this PC" window
The computer will restart automatically and the system reset process will begin.
At this stage, the computer will reinstall the Windows 10 operating system to format the entire old system
Step 10. Wait for the system reset process to complete
This process can take a few minutes to several hours, depending on the size of the drive, the number of files, and the processing power of the computer.
After the reset is complete, you can see the "Choose an option" page
Step 11. Click the Continue button on the “Choose an option” page
You will be taken to Windows 10. After that, you can use the formatted computer.
