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“#How to Factory Reset Your Windows 10 PC Using Command Prompt”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"Microsoft<\/p>\n

If your Windows 10 PC\u00a0is running slow or acting abnormally, or if you just want to sell it, you\u2019ll want to perform a factory reset. Here\u2019s how to use Command Prompt to factory reset your computer.<\/p>\n

First,\u00a0open Command Prompt. To do so, type \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d in the Windows Search bar, and then click the Command Prompt app<\/a> from the search results.<\/p>\n

\"Command<\/p>\n

In Command Prompt, type this command, and then press the Enter key.<\/p>\n

systemreset --factoryreset<\/pre>\n
\"Factory<\/p>\n
The Choose an Option menu will appear. Here, you can choose to either remove apps and settings while keeping your files, or you can remove everything. If you want to sell your laptop, you should remove everything.<\/p>\n
\"Remove<\/p>\n
Next, decide whether you want to just remove your files, or remove your files\u00a0and<\/em> wipe the drive. The former is quicker but less secure, while the latter takes significantly longer (It took my laptop about six hours.) but is much more secure.<\/p>\n
Do note that if you remove the files and clean the drive, it does make it more difficult for someone to recover those files\u2014but it\u2019s not impossible.<\/p>\n
\"Remove<\/p>\n
The next screen will let you know that the PC is ready to be reset. Click \u201cReset\u201d to begin.<\/p>\n
\"Reset<\/p>\n
When the factory reset process is complete, the initial setup screen will appear as if you\u2019ve just taken it out of the box.<\/p>\n\n
If you\u2019re planning to sell your laptop, performing a factory reset isn\u2019t the only step you need to be aware of. You\u2019ll also want to back up your data, reinstall the operating system, and more\u2014and this applies to more than just your computer. Here\u2019s how to prepare a computer, tablet, or phone before selling it.<\/p>\n
RELATED:<\/strong> How to Prepare a Computer, Tablet, or Phone Before Selling It<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n