Windows 10: Manual Clean vs Resetting PC?

Hello. So, I have a Dell Windows 10 (AMD a6) laptop which I've had ever since 2015. Despite all the junk on it (drawing programs, games, recording software, editing software, you name it) it still runs fairly well. That is, fairly well all things considered. I can have several apps open and have it run with only mild lag (though Chrome loves to crash sometimes).

In any case, what I'm saying is it's not that bad, but it could be much better. Hence my issue.

I'm wondering what would be better: should I manually clean my laptop (go through the trouble of uninstalling all the apps I don't need, deleting files, etc.) or should I just use the Reset My PC option (erase all files)? Of course I'd back everything i need up first on USB.

I'm asking namely because I want to know what would help in the long run, and what would be safest. I have a lot of time to spare at the moment so I don't mind committing a few days to either option, but I want to make sure whatever option I chose will be the best for my laptop's speed.

Cheers, and thank you for reading!

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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".

 

Preparing for reset

Step 1: Backup your files:

• How to manually backup and restore your files

Step 2: Choose the best method that suits you for performing a clean install.

you can perform a clean install, several ways:

Option 1:

• 
  How to: Perform a clean install using
  Reset this PC in Windows 10
  

Option 2:

• 
  How to: Create a Recovery Drive for
  reinstalling Windows 10
  

Option 3:

Step 1: How to download official Windows 10 ISO files

Step 2:

• 
  How to: Perform a clean install of Windows
  10
  

Option 4:

How to Perform a Clean Install of Windows 10 with the Refresh Tool

 

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John