How to Factory Reset Your Windows PC Without Losing Files

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When your PC is deeply infected or hopelessly slow, a factory reset is often the best cure. Windows allows you to reinstall the operating system while keeping your personal documents, photos, and files perfectly safe. Here is how to do it.

How to Reset It:

1. Open Recovery Settings: Press the Windows Key + I to open Settings. Go to Update & Security > Recovery (in Windows 10) or System > Recovery (in Windows 11).

2. Start the Reset: Find the "Reset this PC" option and click the Reset PC (or Get started) button.

3. Choose to Keep Files: A blue window will pop up with two choices. Click Keep my files. This critical option removes all installed apps and resets settings to default, but leaves your personal data untouched.

4. Select Reinstall Method: Choose either Cloud download (downloads a fresh, updated copy of Windows from the internet) or Local reinstall (uses the files already on your PC). Follow the remaining on-screen prompts and click Reset.

Your PC will restart a few times during the process. Once finished, it will run like brand new, and all your important files will be waiting for you!