{"id":228655,"date":"2021-10-14T13:42:09","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T13:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jv16powertools.com\/?p=228655"},"modified":"2024-07-23T06:48:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T06:48:22","slug":"factory-reset-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jv16powertools.com\/blog\/factory-reset-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Factory Reset Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are at least two scenarios on why you need to factory reset Windows 10<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The first and most common scenario is your computer runs slow<\/a>, acting abnormally, or keeps giving you strange error messages. In this case, a factory reset is the last resort you want to take before upgrading to a new machine.<\/p>\n

The second scenario is, you need to delete all your information and personal files on your computer because you are upgrading to a new one.<\/p>\n

Whether you need to do a factory reset for the first or the latter reason, we\u2019ve got you covered. Let\u2019s dive in!<\/p>\n

First of all, don\u2019t forget to back up your files<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Creating a backup of your files is an important but often overlooked step. Make sure that you have a copy of your important data and files before performing factory reset. You can back up your files either by using an external drive or using a cloud storage service.<\/p>\n

How to factory reset Windows 10<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Open the \u2018Recovery\u2019 tool<\/h3>\n

Essentially, you will need to open the \u2018Recovery\u2019 tool to perform the factory reset. There are different ways to open the tool, but the easiest way is by typing \u201cReset this PC\u201d on your Windows search bar.<\/p>\n

\"Reset<\/a><\/p>\n

Another way to open the \u2018Recovery\u2019 tool is by opening it from your Settings. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n