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Summary
Although Windows 10 is a stable system, we inevitably meet with some problems, such as slow startup, slow running and over power consumption. At this situation, we can reset PC. In this essay, we will talk about how to reset PC on Windows 10.



how to reset pc on windows 10

Part 1: How to Reset PC When Cannot Get into Windows 10?

If you cannot normally get the computer started, you try to get into Windows Recovery Environment and then reset PC. Especially when the system files are damaged, resetting PC can repair the files on Windows 10. After 3 times of boot failure, Windows will automatically get into Windows Recovery Environment, which can fix many system errors.

1. Reset PC on Windows 10 Recovery Environment

Step 1: Turn the computer on, and then keep pressing the power button for three times before it enters into the system.
Step 2: Select [Troubleshoot] – [Reset this PC] in [Choose an option].
reset computer
Step 3: Select [Just remove my files] to keep the PC or [Fully clean the drive] to recycle the PC.
Step 4: Get the computer restarted and select an account to continue. Enter the password, or skip to go on if you never set.
Step 5: Confirm the reset information and click on [Reset]. Finally, follow the prompts to get the computer restarted and wait for this process.
It is noted that all the settings and the related data should be deleted in this process when you use this way to reset PC on Windows 10. If you want to keep the data, you should use the professional software to back up and transfer the data beforehand. Next, we will talk about transfer data if the system cannot be entered.

2. Transfer Data with Renee PassNow

Renee PassNow is the professional system rescue software which can help Windows users clear the password, create new administrator account, restore the disk/SD card data, retrieve the formatted drive, transfer data and fix Windows problems. Besides, it can fix the MBR boot reocrd, the DBR error parameters, 0xc00000e, black screen and blue screen.
If you cannot get into the crashed system, you can use the professional software to transfer the system data. Renee PassNow is here to help you.
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How to use Renee PassNow?

Even though you are a beginner, you can follow these steps to transfer data within minutes.
Step 1: First, download and install Renee PassNow in another computer. Insert CD/DVD/USB. Then, run the software.
Step 2: Select one option from [Crate a Live USB] and [Create a Live CD]. Then, select [x64] or [x86] according to your computer. Next, click on [Download Now] to download the licensed ISO. Remember to activate the software beforehand. After that, click on [Create USB] to create the boot media.
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Step 3: Insert the created boot USB into the faulty laptop and get it started. Then, press the key (F2 or DEL) to get into BIOS/UEFI and change the boot order as the USB or CD. To know more about how to get into BIOS, please read this tutorial.
Note: If the boot disk is a USB flash drive, select [Removable Devices] as the first boot option. If you use a CD, select [CD-ROM Drive].
steps to change the boot order in BIOS
Step 4: When the system is booted from the recovery disk, you can select the function [Data Transfer] and click on [Run].
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Step 5: Select the important files to transfer.
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Part 2: How to Reset PC in Normal Windows 10?

When you can normally enter Windows 10, you can reset PC in Settings. Here are the steps.
Get into Windows 10. Expand the Start menu and click at the Settings icon. Then, select [Update & Security] – [Recovery] – [Get started] under [Reset this PC].
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