Windows 10: Factory reset and Windows.old folder

Discus and support Factory reset and Windows.old folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi. I'm about to make a factory reset on my PC and use the option "keep nothing". I basically want a "fresh" Windows with no data left. I read... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by HyenaD, Aug 20, 2020.

  1. HYENAD
    HyenaD Win User

    Factory reset and Windows.old folder


    Hi. I'm about to make a factory reset on my PC and use the option "keep nothing". I basically want a "fresh" Windows with no data left. I read confusing pieces of information concerning what actually stays on the drive after performing factory reset with "keep nothing" option. Does it leave Windows.old folder?

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    HyenaD, Aug 20, 2020
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  2. COOKIEMONSTER
    cookiemonster Win User

    old windows

    Hi I have just reset my daughters laptop to factory settings and updated it to windows 8.1 on the hard drive I have a windows folder and an old windows folder can I get rid of the old windows folder and how would I get rid of it, as I am not used to win 8.
     
    cookiemonster, Aug 20, 2020
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  3. ANDREEPIN
    AndreePin Win User
    Windows 10 factory reset

    Hi Charlie,

    We can see here that you are having issues with doing a factory reset on your Windows 10. There are several factors
    why you get the said error and that's what we are going to figure out. To isolate this concern, may we know the following:

    • Any changes made on the computer prior to this concern?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • May we know the reason why you want to perform a factory reset?
    • Did you experience any issues on the computer before you tried performing a factory reset?
     
    AndreePin, Aug 20, 2020
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  4. SWAT354
    swat354 Win User

    Factory reset and Windows.old folder

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    Thank you john for all of your help i decided to get the usb my computer came with and factory reset it i didnt have anything that personal or valueable so its ok thanks for the help though i appreciate it
     
    swat354, Aug 20, 2020
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