How to factory reset on Windows 10

 

Restoring a Windows computer back to its factory settings is an excellent way to handle speed and performance problems that have built up on the system over time.  If you discover your PC is working slower than anticipated, it could be time to look at a factory reset.  Keep reading to learn how to choose a Windows 10 system back to its original factory settings. A factory reset - also called a Windows system restore - returns your computer to the exact same condition it was in when it rolled off the assembly line.  It will remove programs and files you have created and installed, delete drivers and return settings to their defaults. 

There are various reasons why you may want to restore factory settings in your Windows 10 PC.  Over time, files and programs you do not have to build on your computer, taking up space on your drive and using the processing power.  Resetting Windows provides you with a fresh start with no additional files or programs, reclaiming drive space and enhancing the functioning of your computer. A system restore will also eliminate malware on your computer, in addition to making it safe to be sold or given away.  All your documents and programs will be deleted, so you won't risk accidentally giving away any private or personal information. 

In years past the only way to have a new Windows installation on your personal computer was supposed to reinstall Windows from an installation medium like a CD.  In Windows 10, Microsoft has assembled a reset choice into the operating system, letting you have a new Windows setup with only a couple clicks. First, backup your disk drive is important to regularly backup your computer so that you don't lose any important files, and particularly important before you restore a computer to factory settings.  Resetting your computer will get rid of all your documents and programs, so a backup is vital if you do not want your files to be deleted. 

If you only need to easily keep a record of your photographs, files, and other documents, you may consider using a cloud-based backup service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive.  You can set these services up to backup your folders and they'll also let you get your files on the move from any device with an internet connection.  All of these have free plans that provide you a few GB (gigabytes) of free storage, with paid updates giving you up to TM (terabytes) of backup space. If you would like to backup your entire drive, you can do it easily in Windows 10 using the system image attribute.  All you need is a place to save your backup - the safest place is an external drive or network location, which you should keep in a safe place away from the PC.  

Should you happen to delete something by accident in this procedure, file retrieval tools like Recuva can also help. Open the Windows start menu by pressing the Windows key on your computer (normally between CTRL and ALT), or simply by pressing the Windows icon on your taskbar (usually at the bottom left of your screen). Type in control panel' and start the search result, that pops up. Click 'Back up and Restore (Windows 7)'.  (Do not mind it stating Windows 7 - Microsoft intended to replace this attribute with the File History program in Windows 10 but ended up with both). Click on Create a system image' in the left sidebar. Under Where would you like to save the backup,' select your destination. As soon as you've made a backup, you can restore your computer to the exact condition it was in when you made it.  

This means that you can upload and access your documents after something has gone wrong with your computer or if you lose important files when resetting it. Click on the Preferences icon in the Windows start menu.Click Update & safety'. Click Retrieval' from the left pane. Under Advanced startup,' click on Restart Now'.Your computer will reboot into the Advanced options screen.  Click System Picture Recovery' and follow the directions to recoup your system from the backup you made using Windows system restore. This segment offers a step-by-step manual for how to restore Windows 10 to factory settings: Click on the Preferences icon in the Windows start menu.Click Update & safety'.Click Retrieval' from the left pane. Under More retrieval options', click Learn how to start afresh with a clean installation of Windows.  Under New start,' click on Get started'. Here you can either choose to keep your files by clicking Keep my documents' or to perform a complete factory reset by clicking Remove everything'.  

If you picked Remove everything,' you may find a screen asking if you would like to clean your driveway.  If you only want to clear up your PC quickly you can click on Just remove my documents,' otherwise, click Remove files and clean out the drive' since it will make sure that all from the drive is gone and returned to factory conditions.  This is particularly important when you're selling your own PC or you think it may be infected by malware. If you receive a warning about Windows not being able to roll back to previous versions, just click Next'. Under Willing to reset this PC,' click on Reset'. Under Choose a choice', click Continue'. If you chose to clean your driveway, the reset procedure can have a substantial amount of time.  You may want to begin it in the day and leave it running overnight. Once your computer has been restored to factory settings, you should begin reinstalling all of your favorite apps and moving back files from the backup.

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