Windows 10: Factory reset vs reset keeping files

I'm going to reset my PC because I have corrupt audio drivers. Will the bootup times be the same if I chose to reset with my files instead of a factory reset? Will I remove potential viruses and such? What i'm trying to ask is what advantages do I get when factory reseting.

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whea uncorrectable error: new computer, not crashing in safe mode

"Twas not the factory reset

I tried the w-10 reset to keep file. The reset failed.

Now trying the factory image restore.

 

Factory reset, but choose certain files to keep?

Hi,

Restoring your PC to its factory settings will reinstall the version of Windows that your PC came with. Here are the following things that factory reset will remove:

• Removes apps and drivers you installed.
• Removes changes you made to settings.
• Reinstall any apps your PC manufacturer installed on your PC.

Before doing a factory reset, we recommend that you optimize your computer's performance first. We recommend that you follow the steps provided in this article:

Tips to improve PC performance in Windows 10.

Another way to improve the performance of your PC while keeping your files and installed application is to perform an in-place or repair upgrade on your system. To do this, we recommend that you follow the steps provided in this article:
How to: Perform a Repair Upgrade Using the Windows 10 ISO file.


Feel free to post back if you have further questions.

 

Doing a Factory Reset/Restore will set the computer back to its As-Shipped condition, may lose everything added after the initial setup when you got it. Your data files may or may not be saved, I've had it work both ways and on different brands so be sure you have saved what exists nowhere else and have the discs or downloads to re-install the programs you added along with the installation keys for those that need them along with user names and passwords.

 

I did a keep system files when System Restored failed. My PC was sluggish as I disabled and removed system files thanks to stupid googling to speed up my PC paid shill articles which made it slower making restarts taking at least 5 minutes to load and even broke sfc. I did a inplace upgrade and now the PC is running faster too.