Struggling with a slow computer? Over time, even the most expensive PC will slow down, encounter software issues, or require a fresh start to keep working smoothly.
However, this doesn't mean you are required to buy a brand-new computer because resetting your existing PC can make all the difference. Resetting your Windows PC can help restore its performance by removing unnecessary files and reinstalling Windows. Follow this short but practical step-by-step guide to reset your Windows PC safely.
Before resetting your computer, please don't forget to back up all your data to an external drive or cloud storage to avoid losing valuable information.
- 1. Start > Settings > Update & Security > Recovery.
- 2. Under Reset this PC, select Get Started.
- 3. Windows will give you two options:
- 4. Keep my files – Removes apps and settings but keeps personal files.
- 5. Remove everything – Completely wipe the PC, including personal files. You may be then asked whether to fully clean the drive or remove the existing files.
- 6. Confirm and select Reset to get things started. Once finished, Windows will reinstall, and your PC will restart with default settings.
- 7. After the reset, follow the setup instructions to configure Windows, reinstall apps, and restore backed-up files if needed.
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