computer tech support Q&A
how to factory reset windows 10 if its running slowly or encountering bugs and crashes on a regular basis
It’s worth to note that the Windows 10 reset will probably remove all important files and folders. So, before you reset your PC, make sure to have a proper backup of your most important files and folders. Once you have a proper backup, follow the methods given below.
Step 1. First of all, in your windows, click on Notification Center option at the right bottom. And then click on All Settings options there.
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Step 2. Now scroll down and select “Update and Security” option on the windows settings dialog box.
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Step 3. Now there select the recovery section at the left corner. And at the right, you will see the option reset this PC there click on Get Started.
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Step 4. Now a popup will appear and you will have two option Keep my files and another to Remove everything. If you select the first one then your data will remain on your computer and if you select the second one then all the files and installed programs will get cleared so choose the right one.
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Step 5. Now another page will display the warning about a removal of installed programs there you again have to click on next option.
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Step 6. Now on another page, you will get the final warning including the apps that would get removed out after this reset, simply click on reset to proceed. Now your windows will start resetting to its initial setting and your PC
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Step 7. During the reset, your Windows will restart and take several minutes to reset itself. Once finished, you will be prompted to choose an option simply Click Continue when prompted.
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That’s it! you are done, after complete boot up your windows is now in the initial mode of factory settings and your PC will now perform better than previous.