{"id":464240,"date":"2022-06-16T18:00:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-16T15:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-the-reset-this-pc-feature-works-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2022-06-16T18:00:44","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T15:00:44","slug":"how-the-reset-this-pc-feature-works-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-reset-this-pc-feature-works-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How the \u201cReset This PC\u201d Feature Works on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f782141c1b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f782141c1b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-reset-this-pc-feature-works-on-windows-11\/#%E2%80%9CHow_the_%E2%80%9CReset_This_PC%E2%80%9D_Feature_Works_on_Windows_11%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How the \u201cReset This PC\u201d Feature Works on Windows 11&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-reset-this-pc-feature-works-on-windows-11\/#When_Should_You_Use_%E2%80%9CReset_This_PC%E2%80%9D\" >When Should You Use \u201cReset This PC\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-reset-this-pc-feature-works-on-windows-11\/#What_Does_%E2%80%9CReset_This_PC%E2%80%9D_Do\" >What Does \u201cReset This PC\u201d Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-the-reset-this-pc-feature-works-on-windows-11\/#How_to_%E2%80%9CReset_This_PC%E2%80%9D_on_Windows_11\" >How to \u201cReset This PC\u201d on Windows 11<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_the_%E2%80%9CReset_This_PC%E2%80%9D_Feature_Works_on_Windows_11%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How the \u201cReset This PC\u201d Feature Works on Windows 11&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-756960\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Windows-11-logo.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Microsoft<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reinstalling Windows is never fun, but it is occasionally necessary. Windows 11 makes this process substantially easier with the \u201cReset This PC\u201d feature, which was first introduced in Windows 8.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Should_You_Use_%E2%80%9CReset_This_PC%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>When Should You Use \u201cReset This PC\u201d?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Software breaks and bugs h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>en. Sometimes it isn\u2019t a big deal \u2014 your browser freaks out, your <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> crashes, or a bloated Excel document decides to stop responding. But what happens if your operating system is the software with a problem? What happens if Windows \u2014 for any number of reasons \u2014 becomes corrupted and unstable?<\/p>\n<p>For a long time, there were two options to deal with that. The first was to manually fix the issue(s). Fixing serious issues with Windows can be a daunting task, even if you\u2019re knowledgeable and experienced. The second was the nuclear option: Completely reinstall Windows.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the potential difficulty, you should try to fix your Windows PC before you jump straight to the \u201cReset This PC\u201d option. You might save yourself the trouble of reinstalling all of your favorite programs, configuring Windows 11 all over again, and reinstalling essential drivers.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you\u2019ve tried fixing the problem without success \u2014 or don\u2019t feel inclined to try \u2014 a reinstall of Windows might be your best option.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_tip\"><p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> A lot of people will do a fresh install of Windows to try to fix frequent <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/163452\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-blue-screen-of-death\/\">blue screens of death (BSODs). Try reinstalling all of your drivers before you reset your PC. If the BSODs persist after you use \u201cReset This PC,\u201d you almost certainly have a hardware problem.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Luckily, we no longer live in the trying times when Windows had to be reinstalled manually. The process is now almost entirely automated.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_%E2%80%9CReset_This_PC%E2%80%9D_Do\"><\/span>What Does \u201cReset This PC\u201d Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you reset your PC, Windows will be returned to its factory state. If you bought a pre-built computer, that means it\u2019ll look exactly like it did when you took it out of the box \u2014 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/163303\/how-computer-manufacturers-are-paid-to-make-your-laptop-worse\/\">bloatware and all. If you used a retail Windows license to install Windows, you\u2019ll get a completely clean operating system.<\/p>\n<p>The important difference is what happens to all of your files. You have to make a choice: Do you wipe your entire computer and reinstall Windows, or do you keep all of your files and reinstall Windows?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810251\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/resetthispc.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"You can choose between keeping your personal files and completely wiping the computer.\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you select \u201cKeep My Files,\u201d most of the files and folders in your user directory will be preserved while Windows reinstalls itself.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Some files that are deleted will be moved to the Windows.old folder and deleted a few days after you perform a reset.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The \u201cReset This PC\u201d process is pretty reliable, but you should <em><strong>always<\/strong><\/em> take the time to manually back up any files that are important to you just in case something goes wrong. Backing up important files is prudent anyways, since you never known when your hard drive or SSD might fail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What&#8217;s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Selecting \u201cKeep My Files\u201d will not keep programs you\u2019ve installed. Almost all programs you run on your computer modify the registry, which, by necessity, gets completely wiped when you reinstall Windows.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_%E2%80%9CReset_This_PC%E2%80%9D_on_Windows_11\"><\/span>How to \u201cReset This PC\u201d on Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The \u201cReset this PC\u201d function can be accessed from within the Settings app. Open Settings, then navigate to System &gt; Recovery. Alternatively, you can hit the Start button, type \u201cReset this pc\u201d into the search bar, and then hit Enter or click \u201cOpen\u201d to go directly to the necessary window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810252\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/click-open.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"380\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t much on the recovery page \u2014 just look for the option that says \u201cReset This PC\u201d and then click the \u201cReset PC\u201d button on the right-hand side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810254\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/clcik-reset-pc.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"423\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You need to choose between keeping your personal files or completely wiping the computer. You should usually keep your personal files unless you have a specific reason to delete them. It\u2019s a lot easier to come back later and delete files than it is to recover them. It might even be\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/125521\/htg-explains-why-deleted-files-can-be-recovered-and-how-you-can-prevent-it\/\">impossible to recover them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Why Deleted Files Can Be Recovered, and How You Can Prevent It<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810251\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/resetthispc.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"You should choose &quot;Keep My FIles&quot; in most cases.\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then you\u2019ll have to choose if you want to reinstall Windows 11 from the cloud or from the files already on your computer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-810258\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/cloudload-or-localstall.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose between the cloud download and a local reinstall. \" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Which you should use really depends on the circumstances. <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>ly speaking, if you\u2019re performing a reset because something is malfunctioning and likely corrupted, use the cloud install. The cloud install downloads a new copy of Windows directly from Microsoft, and any potentially corrupted files are completely replaced.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> The cloud download is about four gigabytes. That isn\u2019t huge by modern standards, but it is worth keeping in mind if you\u2019re on a network with a data cap.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you just want to remove clutter and try to speed up your computer, the local install option will be fine. It rebuilds Windows using the files already present on your PC.<\/p>\n<p>All you have to do is wait while Windows downloads and reinstalls. The download itself shouldn\u2019t take very long \u2014 maybe 5-10 minutes \u2014 though it could be longer if you have slow internet. The installation process should be pretty quick, especially if your system is booting from a solid-state drive. If you\u2019re still using a conventional hard disk drive, it\u2019ll take substantially longer. 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