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Discus and support Windows 10 - Reset PC not happening in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have windows 10 preinstalled in my laptop. The Laptop has become very slow , I wanted to do a Reset PC to factory state. Upon selecting the Reset... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AJ_0298, Apr 5, 2020.

  1. AJ_0298 Win User

    Windows 10 - Reset PC not happening


    I have windows 10 preinstalled in my laptop.

    The Laptop has become very slow , I wanted to do a Reset PC to factory state.

    Upon selecting the Reset PC option from the windows menu it takes me thru all the steps , am hour later it ends up with "could not reset the PC" no reason is stated.

    Why am I unable to reset the PC?

    How can I fix this?

    :)
     
    AJ_0298, Apr 5, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Apr 5, 2020
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  3. 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 5, 2020
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  4. IggSter Win User

    Windows 10 - Reset PC not happening

    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, Apr 5, 2020
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