Windows 10: reseting settings without losing all my data and apps

same as https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/reseting-settings-without-losing-all-my-data-and/4c004f71-7eae-455c-b6f1-970152e51fa5but actually answered as per the question, WITHOUT LOSING THE APPS. swear to god assists here dont read the question

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reseting settings without losing all my data and apps

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a way to reset your laptop to its initial settings without losing your installed apps and personal data, though it's important to note that this process will affect all users on the laptop. Here's how you can reset your laptop settings while keeping your files:

1. Back up your data: Even though the reset option allows you to keep your files, it's always a good practice to back up your important data before proceeding with any reset or major system change.
   
2. Resetting your laptop:
   
   • Go to Settings > Update & Security (In Windows 11, it's Settings > System > Recovery).
     
   • Click on Recovery.
     
   • Under the Reset this PC option, click Get started.
     
   • You will be presented with two options: Keep my files and Remove everything. Choose Keep my files. This will remove apps and settings but keeps your personal files.
     
3. Follow the on-screen instructions:
   
   • The system will guide you through the process. You'll be able to choose which accounts and data to keep. Be sure to read each screen carefully to make the choices that best suit your needs.
     
   • The process will reinstall Windows, but keep your personal files and any apps that came with your PC. However, it will remove apps and drivers you installed, as well as any changes you made to the settings.
     
4. Reinstalling Applications:
   
   • For apps and games not part of the original system configuration, you'll likely need to reinstall them. If you've purchased or downloaded apps from the Microsoft Store, you can easily reinstall them from there. For third-party apps, you'll need the original installation media or download them from the official sites.
     
5. Multiple Users:
   
   • Since you mentioned having multiple users on the laptop, be aware that resetting the PC will affect all users. While personal files can be kept, all users will likely need to reinstall any third-party applications they've added and reconfigure their settings.
     

Even with the "Keep my files" option, some personal settings and customizations might be lost, so you might want to note down or take screenshots of any specific settings you want to restore after the reset.

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Linksys router losing settings

OK so I've got a Linksys WRT160N V3 router running DD-WRT (build 13309M). I sometimes have to reset the router and modem, since internet access is very unreliable due to some weak signals and such. Everytime I reset the modem, I loose all of my settings. The SSID gets changed back to "dd-wrt", the network becomes unsecured, and any other settings are reset.


I had to reset them yesterday, and like always my settings were lost. 30 minutes ago I connect to the router with hopes of logging in and changing the SSID, security settings, etc. I cannot log in. I've tried every user name and password combination I can think of with no success.


My questions:

• How can I keep from losing my settings when I reset the router?
• How can I log in to the router to change my settings?

 

reseting settings without losing all my data and apps

Hello!

so i want to reset all the settings of my laptop to initial settings (since its freezing a lot), and I want to know if there is a way to do so without losing all my apps and games. I have multiple users on this LAPTOP , so would they all be reset and lose thier APPs?

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