Windows 10: Tried everything to reset my pc.

Discus and support Tried everything to reset my pc. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; So i have tried just about everything to reset my pc my computer has so many dumb files on it that i just wanted to wipe it clean. i tried doing the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by daimonPotter, Feb 24, 2020.

  1. Tried everything to reset my pc.


    So i have tried just about everything to reset my pc my computer has so many dumb files on it that i just wanted to wipe it clean.
    i tried doing the “Reset this PC” option but it told me that their was a problem reseting this pc no changes were made


    then i tried a clean install of windows 10 but it kept all of my old files in a folder called Windowsold.

    any suggestions would be greatly appriciated

    :)
     
    daimonPotter, Feb 24, 2020
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  2. 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, Feb 24, 2020
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  3. Windows is not activated following "reset this pc"


    Thank you @NavyLCDR, I tried your suggestions but still have the same issue.
    @Superfly, My main issue is the fact that sppsvc.exe won't start and throws the Error 5 (Access Denied). I tried changing permissions, taking ownership etc. but still have the same issue.

    I guess my next step is another restore :-(. I assume you mean a fresh install because the original issue was caused after I clicked "Reset this PC" option in system settings?
     
    the5krunner, Feb 24, 2020
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  4. John Zab Win User

    Tried everything to reset my pc.

    Resetting my PC doesn't work

    HI Benjamin,

    To further isolate the issue regarding with resetting your PC, kindly give us details on the following:

    • Which steps have you tried already?
    • Was there a specific error message?
    We look forward to your response.
     
    John Zab, Feb 24, 2020
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