Windows 10: Keep my files option in Reset this PC menu

Discus and support Keep my files option in Reset this PC menu in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; What I need to know is which files will be considered as personal files during the reset process. Will the entire windows partition be wiped,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by dhankhar313, Oct 25, 2020.

  1. Keep my files option in Reset this PC menu


    What I need to know is which files will be considered as personal files during the reset process.

    Will the entire windows partition be wiped, including the username folder in Users folder which contains folders like Pictures, Downloads and other folders like Android sdk and Android Studio and my VM's because the config files and other main data is stored inside the username folder.

    Please clarify what will happen to this folder and other partitions like D: or E: and their further subfolders.

    I know that the installed applications will be removed but what about their config files which are stored in the username folder inside the Users folder. Which data should I back up before opting for keep my files option?

    :)
     
    dhankhar313, Oct 25, 2020
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    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.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Oct 25, 2020
    #2
  3. Naki Win User
    Feature suggestions - move to proper menus, add Options window

    Suggestions:
    1) Remove main menus from top left menu (system menu) and move them to a standard Windows menu, at the top.
    Leave the 6 system menu items (Restore --- Close) in system menu, move all the rest to that standard main menu. The main menu can be auto-hidable - pressing Alt key to invoke it or hide it, similar to the way IE11 menus and many Windows 10 built-in apps' menus work.

    2) And/or, add an Options menu or button, which would invoke a separate screen with GPU-Z Options, similar to how most Windows apps work.
    Most Windows apps have a separate Options screen, which GPU-Z lacks - one should be added.

    Thanks in advance for listening!
     
  4. Keep my files option in Reset this PC menu

    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, Oct 25, 2020
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