The good thing is that Windows 10 offers options for restore or restore it and you won't need to have in-depth computer knowledge.
How to reset Windows 10
It's like wiping and reinstalling your entire system, i.e. as if you were doing a clean install. Go to startup and then go to settings, there go to update and security. So let's get into the restoration and there you will find the option to reset this PC.
If your Windows starts to freeze, the option Reset this PC will restore Windows; that is, it will give you 2 possibilities: 1 keep my files, this allows you to keep the files you have so far; and 2, remove all, this second option it will erase everything. It is as if you lose all information, you only have the system and you will start from scratch. However, you can keep them if you first make a backup copy of all your files, if you want to do so, see this link where we explain it with an example.
Suppose we have given the option to keep my files. Warns you that applications will be removed; Next, you will need to install the programs that are detailed there from the store or installation discs or from the web; but personal files such as pictures, music, documents, etc. They are the ones that would remain on yours PC.
There are others options in the Windows advanced settings. To access it go to start, then to configuration and to update and security. Once here go to advanced startup, where you will find the advanced boot options.
If you give the reboot now, the your PC will restart and show you to choose an option; here you have 3 options: Continue, Troubleshoot and Turn off the computer. If you give continue, you will exit and continue with Windows 10.
Step-by-step options to troubleshoot Windows problems
The option we want to work with is the troubleshooting, which takes you to Reset This Computer (which lets you choose whether you want to keep or remove the files and then install Windows 10) and advanced options. Here you have 6 options :
- System recovery; restores it from a point of restoration which is basically the day you choose that you have had no errors or problems on your system, so it starts running from there.
- System Image Recovery; Yes save absolutely everything you have on your Windows: programs, applications, images, document files, etc.
- home repair; If your Windows does not boot properly, this option will scan and attempt to repair that problem that prevents Windows from loading. This is the most recommended option.
- System symbol; This option is a little more complicated and is for those in the know i commands of Windows.
- Startup Settings; Windows startup behavior changes, it is also a bit complicated.
- Revert to the previous build.
So let's go to re-establish this team. Here we give you to keep my files, to keep your files, documents, etc. Windows will restart and "Preparation" exits, then it will prepare to restore Windows. You will have only one user: the administrator.
Choose the user's account and it will ask you to enter the password per Microsoft or your local account (whatever you have), then click to continue. Give to reset this equipment and get the information on what the restoration will do. You give it to reset. Windows recovery will start and will take a few minutes. A screen of Windows installation. In our blog we have another way to reset Windows 10, from scratch; if you want to look at it as a second option.
Last steps to fix your Windows 10 PC
Your PC will restart and log in. Enter your Microsoft or local account. If it's local, it will ask you to set it up. Maybe you get the quick setup option, in this case Windows will do the configuration for you. At this point you will receive a message that you are setting up your computer.
Then on the screen you will get a file with the names of the uses that have been removed so that you can install them later. This way we have our windows like new again, now for those who have a virtual machine, we can also do the same but it's a little different, you might be interested in watching the following tutorial.
