Please contact your PC manufacturer or check the manual for detailed instructions.

If your Windows 10 came preinstalled on your PC, your PC manufacturer has likely included an additional software to reset Windows 10 to factory settings. Method 3 of 3 Another way to reset Windows 10 to factory settings Step 3: Click Restore factory settings option and then follow the easy on-screen directions to reset your Windows 10 to factory settings. Step 2: When you are at the troubleshoot screen, click Reset this PC tile. Follow the instructions in the guide until you see the Troubleshoot screen. Step 1: Open advanced startup options by following the directions in our how to open advanced startup options on unbootable Windows 10 PC guide. NOTE: If your PC is booting to the lock screen, please refer to our directions in 4 ways to open advanced startup options in Windows 10 guide to know how to open advanced startup options from sign-in screen and boot options menu. If your Windows 10 PC is not booting at all, you can still reset Windows 10 to factory settings by following given below directions. Method 2 of 2 Reset Windows 10 to factory settings using recovery media Step 4: From here onwards, follow the directions mentioned in our how to reset your Windows 10 PC guide. If this is the case, you can’t use this guide to reset Windows 10 to factory settings. Once again, remember that resetting Windows 10 to factory settings will delete all personal files, apps, classic programs, and Windows settings.Īnd if the Restore factory settings option is not showing up, it’s likely because your PC didn’t come with a version of Windows when you purchased.

Step 3: In a few seconds, you will see Choose an option screen with three options:Ĭlick Restore factory settings option since you’re here to reset Windows 10 to factory settings. Under Reset, this PC section, click Get started button.

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