Windows 10: IS it safe to reset PC with USB?

Discus and support IS it safe to reset PC with USB? in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Hey, so I ran something, windows became corrupt, settings would go wierd. no internet. Everything got corrupt. When i plug in my usb it still shows up,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Glattic, Jun 12, 2020.

  1. Glattic Win User

    IS it safe to reset PC with USB?


    Hey, so I ran something, windows became corrupt, settings would go wierd. no internet. Everything got corrupt. When i plug in my usb it still shows up, also not that i tried to reset PC from advanced bootup, it states "Could not reset, no changes was made" the thing is i made a backup of my system, but that got deleted to, so i wonna reset with a usb, by reinstalling windows but if I do, will it mess up my computer?


    - Thanks, Glattic

    :)
     
    Glattic, Jun 12, 2020
    #1

  2. 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, Jun 12, 2020
    #2
  3. IggSter Win User
    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, Jun 12, 2020
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  4. swat354 Win User

    IS it safe to reset PC with USB?

    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, Jun 12, 2020
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