How to Do a Factory Reset on Windows 10?
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How to Reset Your Windows 10 PC

  • Navigate to Settings.
  • Select “Update & security”
  • Click Recovery in the left pane.
  • Click Get started under Reset this PC.
  • Click either “Keep my files” or “Remove everything,” depending on whether you want to keep your data files intact.

How do I do a factory reset on my computer?

To reset your PC

  1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.
  2. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Recovery.
  3. Under Remove everything and reinstall Windows, tap or click Get started.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen.

How do you wipe a Windows 10 computer?

Windows 10 has a built-in method for wiping your PC and restoring it to an ‘as new’ state. You can choose to preserve just your personal files or to erase everything, depending on what you need. Go to Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery, click Get started and select the appropriate option.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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