Windows 10: Should I use "Installation Media Through USB" OR "Reset This PC"?

Discus and support Should I use "Installation Media Through USB" OR "Reset This PC"? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So I'm planning to sell my old laptop and I don't know which to use so that all my old files and stuff in there is completely removed. I basically want... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/jae_sonn, Aug 23, 2020.

  1. /U/JAE_SONN
    /u/jae_sonn Win User

    Should I use "Installation Media Through USB" OR "Reset This PC"?


    So I'm planning to sell my old laptop and I don't know which to use so that all my old files and stuff in there is completely removed. I basically want it to be like brand new. Which one should I use? Thanks for the help.

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    :)
     
    /u/jae_sonn, Aug 23, 2020
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  2. ANTHONY CATO
    Anthony Cato Win User

    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, Aug 23, 2020
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  3. BREE
    Bree Win User
    Installation media boots to command prompt

    I've just booted from known working install media to see exactly what it does when booting. The sequence of events is...

    1. Windows logo on a black screen
    2. circling dots appear beneath the logo
    3. light blue 'Please wait' screen with circling dots
    4. a command prompt window (very briefly)
    5. the initial Setup page appears

    Do you see steps 1-3? If so, it appears you have stopped at step 4, suggesting that something on the disc cannot be read.

    Does the disc boot properly in another machine? If so, try cleaning the laptop's drive lens then try booting from the disc again.

    If not, make new install media with Microsoft's Media Creation Tool, either as a bootable USB, on an ISO that you can burn to another disc. At Step 8 in Option One of this tutorial you can choose between making a USB or an ISO.

    Download Windows 10 ISO File
     
    Bree, Aug 23, 2020
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  4. GINO DES
    Gino Des Win User

    Should I use "Installation Media Through USB" OR "Reset This PC"?

    windows 10 Installation media disk

    Hi Shaela,

    To create a Windows 10 recovery DVD or USB, we suggest that you download and use the media creation tool from the

    Microsoft software download website    . To create an installation or repair media, follow the steps below:

    • On a working PC, go to the
      Microsoft software download website      .
    • Download the media creation tool and then run it. You need to be an administrator to run this tool.
    • Select Create installation media for another PC.
    • Choose a language, edition, and architecture (64-bit or 32-bit).
    • Follow the steps to create installation media, and then select Finish.

    If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to send a reply.
     
    Gino Des, Aug 23, 2020
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