Factory reset is the nuclear solution to all the persistent types of issues that may have caused your Windows PC to start struggling at some point. In case there is a stubborn malware infection that is really spoofing all the usual cleaning methods, and in such a case, the best option is to clean the Windows 10 OS on your PC. Also, errors can occur due to performance or battery issues, sluggish app behavior or corrupt system files. Depending on the version of Windows you are using, there are different ways to achieve this feat smoothly. In this article, we will walk you through how to factory reset a computer with Windows 10, 8, or 7.
Before we get into the various steps, there is an important disclaimer to back up your data. During a factory reset, all your installed applications are erased, and in some cases, your files and data. Therefore, having a solid backup of your data is a must. Once you have backed up your data, it is time to jump to the steps to factory reset your Windows.
Windows 10 and Windows 8
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. You will see the title ‘Reset this PC’. Click on the ‘Get Started’ button below the title. You will get two options at the initial stage – Keep my files and Delete everything – displayed on the screen. On selecting the first option, it will remove all installed applications while keeping your files like documents, images and music intact. If you choose the second option, it will delete everything, and Windows will reset again as it was on a brand new system. You’ll now have two more options: Cloud Download or Local Install. The first will use installation files downloaded from Microsoft servers over the Internet, while the latter will use pre-installed files to create a brand new operating system. Choose accordingly based on the current status of your system and availability of fast internet connection.
An additional settings window will appear with three options and toggle buttons to choose from, yes and no. The first option is Clear Data. This will delete all data from the drive (you can use it if you are getting rid of the system). The second option is ‘Delete files from all drives’, which will delete all data from the drive including external and recovery drives, if yes is selected. No, only Windows will delete the data from the drive. The last option is ‘Download Windows?’ After completing all the above steps, click Confirm, and a final window displaying all the apps that will be removed. After going through the list, click on the ‘Reset’ button, and the reset process will begin.
Do a factory reset using the ‘fresh start’ option (older windows versions)
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery. Click ‘Learn how to get started with a clean installation of Windows’. A new window titled ‘Fresh Start’ will appear on the screen. Click ‘Get started’ to get started. Fresh Start will keep your personal files and there is no option to do a full factory reset. It downloads the latest Windows version from the Internet and does not allow the use of local files to install Windows.
Manual Installation Using Windows Installation Media
If you don’t want to use the above two methods, you can install Windows manually using the installation media. This method will allow you to set up a setup via a USB flash drive and erase your current operating system. Simply insert the USB drive and boot from the device. The screen will display a Windows Setup window. You can proceed through the setup to install the Windows OS.
Factory reset using advanced methods
If the above three methods are not successful then you can factory reset your system using the advanced startup menu. To launch the menu, go to Settings > Update > Security > Recovery. Under the Advanced Startup section, select ‘Restart Now’ to reboot into Advanced Startup. Alternatively, you can access the Start menu and open the Power menu from there, then click the Restart button while holding down the Shift key. If you can’t accomplish any of these, try pressing F11 while booting, which may open Advanced Startup on some systems. If this fails, Windows will automatically launch Advanced Startup after three failed boot attempts. Once the Advanced menu opens, select ‘Troubleshoot’ and select ‘Reset this PC’. This will initiate the same process of doing the factory reset as given above.
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