{"id":470568,"date":"2022-07-04T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-factory-reset-a-windows-11-pc\/"},"modified":"2022-07-04T23:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T20:00:00","slug":"how-to-factory-reset-a-windows-11-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-factory-reset-a-windows-11-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Factory Reset a Windows 11 PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6a381d0e4dc9c\" 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-6a381d0e4dc9c\" 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-to-factory-reset-a-windows-11-pc\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Factory_Reset_a_Windows_11_PC%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Factory Reset a Windows 11 PC&#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-to-factory-reset-a-windows-11-pc\/#Reset_Windows_11_to_the_Factory_Settings\" >Reset Windows 11 to the Factory Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Factory_Reset_a_Windows_11_PC%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Factory Reset a Windows 11 PC&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-758096\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/windows_11_basic_hero_dark.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 logo on a dark blue shadow background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Resetting\u00a0your Windows 11 PC will allow you\u00a0fix some issues\u00a0or prepare your PC to sell. Doing so erases all your settings and allows you to start again with a clean slate. We\u2019ll show you how to do just that.<\/p>\n<p>When you reset your PC, Windows 11 offers the option to either keep or delete your personal files. It deletes all your <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>s and settings in either case, though.<\/p>\n<p>Before you proceed, it\u2019s a good idea to back up your data just in case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What&#8217;s the Best Way to Back Up My Computer?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_Windows_11_to_the_Factory_Settings\"><\/span>Reset Windows 11 to the Factory Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin the reset process, open the Settings app on your Windows 11 PC. Do this by pressing Windows+i keys at the same time.<\/p>\n<p>In Settings, from the left sidebar, select \u201cSystem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762174\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/1-system-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"329\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSystem\u201d page, click \u201cRecovery.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762175\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2-recovery-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"309\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cRecovery\u201d menu, next to \u201cReset this PC,\u201d click \u201cReset PC.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762176\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/3-reset-windows-11.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"223\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You will see a \u201cReset this PC\u201d window. In this window, choose one of the following two options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep My Files<\/strong>: Select this option to delete your apps and settings but keep your personal files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove Everything<\/strong>: Choose this option to remove your apps, settings, and even personal files. You should definitely choose this if you\u2019re selling or giving away your device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762177\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/4-keep-or-delete-files.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select an option on the &quot;Reset this PC&quot; window in Windows 11.\" 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>A \u201cHow Would You Like to Reinstall Windows\u201d screen will appear. If you\u2019d like to reinstall Windows 11 from the cloud, select the \u201cCloud Download\u201d option. To locally reinstall Windows 11, select the \u201cLocal Reinstall\u201d option. If you\u2019re not sure, we have a guide to choosing between cloud and local reinstall.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762178\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/5-cloud-or-local-reinstall.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Cloud Download&quot; or &quot;Local Reinstall.&quot;\" 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>Follow the instructions displayed on your screen to finish resetting your PC.<\/p>\n<p>When your PC is all reset, you\u2019re ready to configure it from scratch. If you were resetting to solve a problem, be careful about what you install and how you customize Windows, or you might have to reset it again!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Did you have a mapped network drive before the reset? 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