Windows 10: Format - No option to reset this pc

I'm looking to format two work machines as users have left and we don't have their passwords and want the machines to be ready for new starters.Upon start-up into advanced options we only have access to:Start up repairUEFI firmware settingsCommand PromptSystem Restore don't have any of theseUninstall Updates no updatesSystem Image recoveryThe drives have been secured via bitlocker and they sign in via their microsoft365 accounts.Would a bootable USB drive work, or do I need to do something else?There doesn't appear to be any current guidance on this from searching via google.

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No "Reset This PC" option

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



For better clarity, it would be great if you can help us with the details requested below:

• Where exactly are you looking for the Reset this PC option?
  
• Were you able to successfully clone the drive?
  
• Could you please provide more clarity on, “On original hard disk the WinRE recovery partition was last partition. On new hard disk that partition had moved to first position”?
  
• Were you able to get the Reset this PC option by following the steps mentioned in the article provided by you?
  

If you wish to reset the PC, there are multiple ways to do it. You may want to refer the steps mentioned in the article

Reset or reinstall Windows 10.



However, please reply with the details requested above to help you with the appropriate details.



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Nikhar Khare

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Formating C Drive---Windows10 Reset option

Hi BD

Thanks for the reply.

However, could you please confirm,

• Is RESET option means fresh install? with format option?
• Can I create Installation USB from another PC? using Windows7 OS.
  
• Would I need Internet access for installation by CREAT TOOL USB?
• I have my data on other partitions then of OS partition, will formating OS Drive partition affect other partitions?

Look forward to hear from you.

Thanks & Best Regards

Kashif

 

How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

¿You already tried this one?...

Run CMD


1. diskpart
2. list disk

Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

2. select disk #
3. clean
4. create partition primary
5. select partition 1
6. active
7. format fs=fat32
8. assign
9. exit

with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

good luck!