{"id":15964,"date":"2018-12-04T17:32:13","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T22:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/?p=15964"},"modified":"2021-11-22T10:00:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T15:00:03","slug":"how-to-reset-windows-10-keep-your-personal-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thundercloud.net\/infoave\/new\/how-to-reset-windows-10-keep-your-personal-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Windows 10 & Keep Your Personal Files"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Reset Windows 10 & Keep Your Personal Files<\/span><\/h1>\n

If your computer is running badly, things are slow, features no longer work correctly or are missing and you’re ready to throw up your hands in disgust – or run out and buy a new computer, a “fix” might be easier than you think.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Windows 10 has an option to save your personal files (pictures, documents, music, videos, favorites, etc) remove Windows, reinstall Windows, then replace your personal files and folders. When the reset it done, you’ll need to reinstall any programs you installed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember! Don’t do this unless your computer is running poorly, apps and features aren’t working right and your computer is almost unusable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s how to do a Windows 10 reset and keep your personal files.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Right-click the start button, click on Settings. In Settings, click on Update & Security, then click on Recovery in the menu on the left.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Under “Reset this PC” click the button labeled “Get started”.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The next step is an important one, click on “Keep my files”.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This option changes all settings back to their defaults and keeps your personal files, data, personalization settings, and apps that came with your computer. Files in the user\u2019s profile are preserved (except for the AppData folder). Also, any folders created by the user in the root of the system drive (usually C:\\ ) as well as on other drives and partitions. User-installed programs and apps are removed and a list of programs and apps that were removed will be saved in an HTML file (webpage) on your desktop at the completion of the reset.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next, you’ll be given a choice between resetting your computer using files stored on your computer or using the Cloud download option which uses files directly from Microsoft servers. If your computer is running very poorly, we suggest you use the Cloud download option. Keep in mind this option will take longer depending on the speed of your Internet connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The next dialog shows you a list of programs that will be removed. You can scroll though the list if you want to.\u00a0 To continue with the reset, click “Next”.<\/span><\/p>\n

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One more step.\u00a0 If you’re absolutely sure you want to continue, click the “Reset” button. Once you do that there is no turning back.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAfter a reboot, the saved settings, data files, and apps are applied to your new Windows installation.\u00a0 So doing a reset is essentially the same as reinstalling Windows while keeping all of your personalization settings and personal files.<\/span><\/p>\n

The complete Reset process usually takes 45 to 60 minutes. It may take longer if you choose the Cloud reset option.<\/span><\/p>\n

This post was updated on 11\/22\/21.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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CLOUDEIGHT DIRECT COMPUTER CARE<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

We can fix most Windows problems without resorting to a Windows 10 Reset. We can also help you do a reset. We’ve helped thousands of folks with our Cloudeight Direct Computer Care Service. We can fix your computer while you watch – in the comfort of your own home. Get more info here.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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