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How to Factory Reset Windows 10 |
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July 27, 2020 |
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July 27, 2020 |
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Introduction |
If
your Windows 10 PC is running slow or acting abnormally,
one of the most surefire ways of fixing the issue is by
performing a factory reset. This is also recommended if
you’re selling your computer. Here’s how.
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Before you begin the factory reset process, be
sure to back up your files. Otherwise, some important
data may be irretrievably lost.
When you’re ready to factory reset your Windows 10 PC,
open the Windows Settings menu by clicking on the Start
button and then selecting the Gear icon.
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Click the Start button
and then click on
Settings .

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The
Settings window will now appear. Here,
select the “Update & Security” option
found at the bottom of the window.

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A
list of Update & Security options will
now appear in the left-hand pane. Here,
select “Recovery.”

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Now
you’ll be in the Recovery window. Under
“Reset This PC”, carefully read the
description and then select the “Get
Started” button.

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Once selected, the
“Reset This PC” window will appear.
You’ll have two options to choose from:
Keep my files: This
option will keep all of your personal
files while removing installed apps and
system settings.
Remove everything: This
will completely wipe your Windows 10 PC.
Choose the option that works best for
you.

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In the next window,
you’ll see a message showing you what
will happen when you reset your
computer. This message will be
different, depending on which method you
chose in the previous step.
If you selected Keep my files, then the
displayed message will be :

When you’re ready, select the “Reset”
button.
If you selected remove everything, then
the displayed message will be :

Click Next , then Click Reset

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Your Windows 10 PC
will now begin to factory reset. This
may take several minutes, so be patient.
When the process is finished, your
computer will reboot.


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