How to Reset Windows 10 To Factory Settings

In this tutorial, we are going to see how to reset Windows 10 to factory settings. You have tried to restore your Windows 10 PC from a restore point but to no avail… Your restore points don’t go back far enough to regain a stable configuration? Don’t panic, Windows 10 has an option that allows you to reset Windows 10 to almost zero. Resetting consists of reinstalling Windows 10 while keeping your data or not.

Indeed, when you reset your Windows 10 PC, you have two choices: keep the files or delete everything. In the first case, only the applications, software, and settings are deleted. In the second case, everything disappears to make room. If you choose the second option, remember to make a backup of your important documents on an external hard drive or a USB key.
 

How to Reset Windows 10 To Factory Settings

If your PC is malfunctioning, you can try to reset it. To do this, I recommend that you follow the few steps below.
 
Step 1: Start by opening the Settings. Click on the Start menu and then on the gear icon to access the Windows Settings.
 

 

 
Step 2: Then go to the Updates & Security menu.
 

 
Step 3: In the left pane, click on Recovery, then under Reset this PC, click on Get Started.
 

 
 
Step 4: Choose to keep your data or delete everything. It’s up to you.
 

 
Then let Windows do the rest. The operation may take several minutes.