More on those below.
When to Use Reset This PC (and When Not To!)
Reset This PC is almost always a fix-it tool of last resort.
Reset This PC is areally bighammergreat forreally bignails but probably overkill for a thumbtack.
At this point, Reset This PC is your lifesavera guaranteed fix for a really frustrating problem.
The word “reset” is often used synonymously with “restart,” but they’re actually different.
SeeReboot vs Resetfor why the differences matter.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista do not have repair tools that work anything like Reset Your PC.
How to Use Reset This PC
Reset This PC is pretty easy to use.
Once you’re in, chooseTroubleshootand thenReset this PCif you’re using Windows 11/10.
On Windows 8 computers, choose eitherRefresh your PCorReset your PC.
This process starts you over completely fresh and is identical to theWindows clean install process.
On some computers, you may also see aRestore factory settingsoption.
See a “There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC” warning pop-up at any time during the process?
Seeour troubleshooting guide on this issuefor help!
