Reset removed everything, including your files–like doing a complete Windows resintall from scratch. On Windows 10, things are a bit simpler. The only option is “Reset your PC”, but during the process, you’ll get to choose whether to keep your personal files or not.

Does resetting PC delete everything?

If you want to recycle your PC, give it away, or start over with it, you can reset it completely. This removes everything and reinstalls Windows. Note: If you upgraded your PC from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 and your PC has a Windows 8 recovery partition, resetting your PC will restore Windows 8.

Can I reset Windows 10 without losing data?

From the WinX Menu open Windows 10 Settings and select Update and security as shown below. … When you select this option, Windows will remove your apps and settings but keep your personal files and data intact. If you want to remove everything and start afresh, select the Remove everything option.