How To Reset PC Windows 11 To New Setting Keep Files

 

To reset a Windows 11 laptop or desktop to its factory default settings without losing your files, use these steps:

• Open Settings.
• Click on System.
• Click the Recovery page on the right side.

• Under the "Recovery options" section, click the Reset PC button for the "Reset this PC" feature.

• Click the Keep my files option to keep files.
• Click the Remove everything option to remove all files.

• Select the option to reset Windows 11:
• Cloud download: Download a fresh copy of the installation from the cloud and reinstall Windows 11. However, this option will not restore the tools, apps, and configuration that came with the original image provided by the manufacturer.
• Local reinstall: Uses the files already available to reset the computer. If this is a branded device (such as Dell, ASUS, Lenovo, etc.), this process will restore the factory drivers, settings, and tools.

• Review the apps to reinstall after the reset to factory settings.
• Click the Next button.

• Click the Reset button.

Once you complete the steps, the computer will reset to the factory settings preserving your files.

After factory reset

After the reset is complete, it's a good idea to check for updates to ensure that Windows 11 is not missing any security patches or drivers. Also, you may need to reinstall any of your previous applications as necessary.

Check for updates

To install updates for Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Windows Update.
3. Click the Check for Updates button.

Once you complete the steps, Windows Update will download the latest patches and driver updates (if available).

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