Windows 10: Factory reset

Discus and support Factory reset in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; If I did a factory reset on my laptop (which had Windows 8 when I purchased it recently) would it go back to Windows 8 or am I stuck with Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Cbarnes, Sep 18, 2016.

  1. CBARNES
    Cbarnes Win User

    Factory reset


    If I did a factory reset on my laptop (which had Windows 8 when I purchased it recently) would it go back to Windows 8 or am I stuck with Windows 10?*Sad

    :)
     
    Cbarnes, Sep 18, 2016
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  2. SUMIT DHIMAN2
    Sumit Dhiman2 Win User

    factory reset

    If the reset is Still Stuck, press the reset button to restore the previous version of Windows.

    The reset Image might be corrupt so try pointing the recovery image to a different media.

    Make sure you have Windows 10 ISO file and has install.wim in Sources folder.

    Point recovery image using the following article:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4287-create...
     
    Sumit Dhiman2, Sep 18, 2016
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  3. ROY IFX
    ROY IFX Win User
    RESET TO FACTORY

    HOW DO I RESET MY WINDOWS 10 TO FACTORY SETTINGS. SWITHOUT SAVING ANY OTHER INFO
     
    ROY IFX, Sep 18, 2016
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  4. SAMURIA
    Samuria Win User

    Factory reset

    Welcome to the forum it would go back to Windows 8
     
    Samuria, Sep 18, 2016
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  5. CBARNES
    Cbarnes Win User
    So what about the stuff that I've done on Windows Ie word documents, sorry probably a bit of a dim question
     
    Cbarnes, Sep 18, 2016
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  6. STEVE C
    Steve C Win User
    If you ever had serious problems, I would download the Windows 10 ISO for the version you have now (see https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/9...-download.html) so you have it ready either to repair your installation (repair installation) or a clean installation.

    There are troubleshooting steps to take before you do this - post if you need advice. I also advise you to make frequent system images of your currently running system so you can easily restore your full working OS & programs. Most people on the forum us the excellent free Macrium Reflect software.
     
    Steve C, Sep 18, 2016
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  7. SAMURIA
    Samuria Win User
    For documents photos etc everything will be wiped. Best bet is to save all docs etc to ms objective or Google drive give them time to sync and they will all be there on the new windows
     
    Samuria, Apr 4, 2018
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