Windows 10: How to completely reset pc

Discus and support How to completely reset pc in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have a large suspicion that my pc has a virus or something similar that I cannot seem to remove. So I've decided to reset my pc so I don't have to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/missionalmond5, Apr 8, 2021.

  1. How to completely reset pc


    I have a large suspicion that my pc has a virus or something similar that I cannot seem to remove. So I've decided to reset my pc so I don't have to worry about all of it. However, I'm not very knowledgeable when it comes to computers and tech in general and I'd hope that someone on this subreddit knows how to completely remove everything and reinstall windows. Any help or advice is appreciated.

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    /u/missionalmond5, Apr 8, 2021
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  2. 3Colors Win User

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.

    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond How to completely reset pc :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Apr 8, 2021
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  3. Unable to reset the pc

    Hello,

    If you are having that message while trying to reset your computer, We suggest you to create an installation media for Windows 10 using Media
    Creation Tool
    and perform a Reset.

    Once the installation media is created, follow the steps below:

    • Insert the installation media you created, and then restart your PC.
    • On the Install Windows screen, select Repair your computer.
    • On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. From there, you can use Safe Mode. Select
      Advanced Options >Reset This PC>Remove everything.
    • After the reset is complete, check for status.

    Give us an update on what happens.
     
    Anthony Cato, Apr 8, 2021
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  4. IggSter Win User

    How to completely reset pc

    How to factory reset Cisco 1700 Router

    Hopefully I can help you here....its a very common thing to happen.


    First, I take it you dont know the passwords for console access or telnet/ssh?

    I will assume that these devices belong to you.

    step 1. Plug a cisco console cable into a serial port on your pc
    step 2. Plug other end into Cisco console port
    step 3. Using hyperterm or putty or similar connect to the serial port
    step 4. boot router, and make sure you clearly can see the output (this confirms you have good serial comms)
    step 5. if this fails, adjust the comm port settings (9600, 8,1,n are the default)
    step 6. now you have to do the only hard part...send the break command:

    Break command list: Break Commands

    Go down the list and match your OS and SW and try the sequence suggested.

    If this fails several times do what I do: Install putty (free) and then to send a break so you can get into rommom just hit "ctrl-a b".
     
    IggSter, Apr 8, 2021
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