Windows 10: Does resetting the PC also wipe the files from all accounts?

Discus and support Does resetting the PC also wipe the files from all accounts? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Help me. I have another account in the PC for all other stuff. And I don't want to lose the files in there, I just need to reset my main account I use.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/TheNitrogen, Aug 16, 2020.

  1. Does resetting the PC also wipe the files from all accounts?


    Help me. I have another account in the PC for all other stuff. And I don't want to lose the files in there, I just need to reset my main account I use. If it does, is there a way to reset the account only?

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    /u/TheNitrogen, Aug 16, 2020
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  2. Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Aug 16, 2020
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  3. Brink Win User
    Reset Windows 10. Wipe all files?


    Hello Wiss, and welcome to Ten Forums. Does resetting the PC also wipe the files from all accounts? :)

    If you select all drives as step 6 below while doing a reset, it will delete all files from all drives connected to the PC.

    Reset Windows 10
     
    Brink, Aug 16, 2020
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  4. Does resetting the PC also wipe the files from all accounts?

    factory reset will wipe the data in PC?

    Hello,

    I realize that you are trying to perform a factory reset to the computer. We will help you.

    • How are you trying to perform a factory reset in your computer?
    • What issue are you facing to perform a factory reset?
    I suggest you to perform a recovery with keep my files in Windows 10.

    Recovery options in Windows 10.

    Keep my files

    What it does


    • Reinstalls Windows 10 and keeps your personal files.

    • Removes apps and drivers you installed.

    • Removes changes you made to settings.

    • Removes any apps your PC manufacturer installed. (If your PC came with Windows 10, apps from your PC manufacturer will be reinstalled.)

    Refer:
    Recovery options in Windows 10


    To Reset you’re PC,

    * On your login screen, hold Shift button,
    then right click on Power button and select
    Restart

    * Select Troubleshoot> Reset this PC > Keep my files.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Aug 16, 2020
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