Reset your PC — by Microsoft Support

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Explains how to reinstall Windows with options to keep or remove personal files, cloud download versus local reinstall, and how to start the reset from Settings or recovery.

Quick steps

Open Settings > System > Recovery
Start the PC reset
Choose the reset options that suit you
Follow the on-screen prompts

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.microsoft.com

Source: Reset your PC by Microsoft Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
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