In this article we will explain step by step how to reset or restore windows 10 from the lock screen, which is ideal for solving any kind of problem you have when starting the operating system.
Windows offers us a large variety of tools to help keep your equipment in top condition. One of these is the ability to restore or restore the operating system when we deem it necessary or when we have no alternative.
The problem occurs when we don't have access to the operating system and stay on the lock screen. Something preventing us from accessing the operating system options in order to regain access to it.
How can we solve? Don't worry as there is a way to reset your computer. Also to format it from the lock screen without having to do more than a few clicks.
A little further down we will see this simple tutorial so that you can regain access to your computer and start using it as usual. Be very careful and follow the guide to the letter and in no time you will be enjoying your PC again.
How to reset Windows 10 from the lock screen
- When we are on the lock screen, we will have to click on the button with the icon » Switch off «, Which will bring up a small drop-down menu.
- Before continuing, press and hold the key » Shift »And then click on» Restart ". Continue to hold the key » Shift »Until, after reboot, the whole screen turns blue and you can see some options.
- Here we will have options " Continue Which would be to continue normally the start of the team.
- So we have " Troubleshooting " and finally " Turn off the computer ". We will click on the second option » Troubleshooting «.
- In the second screen, what we have to do is go to the option " Reset this computer «.
- This option in a nutshell is like formatting. Although we have two options: the first is to keep all files, ideal if we don't have a backup.
- While the second is " Remove everything «, This removes all of our personal data, files, photos, videos, programs, etc. Leave the newly installed Windows 10 computer ready to use, which means that the problem we had is completely gone.
Reset Windows 10 from the lock screen
This is used to solve any kind of problem with the equipment. On many occasions if we have malware (virus) or any other type of software error. With a full format (delete everything we have and start over) it works out without a doubt.
Likewise, it is important format your computer every few months depending on how you use it. We also recommend that you always make backup copies of your most important files.
As for backup copies, it's best to download Google Drive to your computer and create a folder on your desktop to save all the files you think are important from Windows. This way you can keep saving everything as if it were a Windows folder with all the amenities that means, but in the cloud.
Cloud storage is the safest way we currently have to keep a copy of all our important files. You can access it from any place e you do not risk losing data how would you do if you decide to save them to a USB drive, etc.
As you can see, it's too simple a process that shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Eventually you can use your equipment as usual.
