Is It Ok to Reset Windows 10?
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A factory reset is perfectly normal and is a feature of Windows 10 that helps get your system back to a working state when its not starting or working well. Here is how you can do it. Go to a working computer, download, create a bootable copy, then perform a clean install.

What will happen if I reset my Windows 10?

When you use the “Reset this PC” feature in Windows, Windows resets itself to its factory default state. If you purchased a PC and it came with Windows 10 installed, your PC will be in the same state you received it in. All the manufacturer installed software and drivers that came with the PC will be reinstalled.

Is resetting your PC bad?

Windows itself recommends that going through a reset might be a good way of improving the performance of a computer that isn’t running well. … Don’t assume that Windows will know where all your personal files are kept. In other words, make sure they’re still backed up, just in case.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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