Windows 10: Where do my files go when I reset my windows PC from the installation media and choose...

Discus and support Where do my files go when I reset my windows PC from the installation media and choose... in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I wanted to know where do these files go while the PC is resetting as I only have a 16GB thumb drive which is smaller than the amount of memory... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by DerpyPlayz18, Apr 12, 2021.

  1. DERPYPLAYZ18
    DerpyPlayz18 Win User

    Where do my files go when I reset my windows PC from the installation media and choose...


    I wanted to know where do these files go while the PC is resetting as I only have a 16GB thumb drive which is smaller than the amount of memory occupied by my files and programs. Does everything go in the thumb drive which results in me needing to buy a bigger external drive, does it just stay in its position, does it create its own partition or does it go into a cloud position?

    :)
     
    DerpyPlayz18, Apr 12, 2021
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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, Apr 12, 2021
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  3. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User
    Windows 10 "There was a problem resetting your PC"

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your reply and updating on the status.

    I suggest you to create an installation media for Windows 10 using Media Creation Tool from the link provided below and perform a Reset.

    Windows 10 herunterladen

    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.
    Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Apr 12, 2021
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  4. BREE
    Bree Win User

    Where do my files go when I reset my windows PC from the installation media and choose...

    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, Apr 12, 2021
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