Question: What Does Resetting Windows 10 Do?

Question: What Does Resetting Windows 10 Do?
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This reset (or recovery/reinstall/refresh) option lets users return windows 10 to its original state without losing photos, music, videos or personal files.

This is the least invasive reset option.

You will retain accounts, personal files and personal settings.

Windows Store apps and Desktop apps must be reinstalled.

What happens after resetting Windows 10?

Restoring from a restore point won’t affect your personal files. Select Reset this PC to reinstall Windows 10. This will remove apps and drivers you installed and changes you made to settings, but lets you choose to keep or remove your personal files.

What is reset this PC in Windows 10?

Resetting reinstalls Windows 10, but lets you choose whether to keep your files or remove them, and then reinstalls Windows. You can reset your PC from Settings, the sign-in screen, or by using a recovery drive or installation media.

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