Windows 11 allows you to reset the PC without losing the data. When you reset windows 11, you have two options: save your files or erase your files. According to your preference, you can keep personal files or erase files.
Resetting Windows 11 operating system is possible using the recently introduced “Cloud download” feature. You can download Windows 11 files from the cloud and automatically install them without input by utilizing this feature.
We recommend you save your files when resetting windows 11. If you need these files in the future, you can install windows 11 and restore them. Before processing the reset function, you should create a list of installed programs on your PC.
This article will guide you on how to reset windows 11 without losing files. Let’s start it.
How to Reset Windows 11 without Losing Personal Files?
Windows 11 includes a powerful Settings app first introduced on Windows 10 by Microsoft. Using the same Settings app, you can perform the resetting of the PC.
Step 1. Open the Setting App by pressing Windows + I keys on the keyboard.
Alternatively, click on the
Step 2. On the Settings window that appears after executing the above step, select the
Step 3. Next, click on the
Step 4. Click on the
Step 5. On the pop-up window that appears after doing the above steps, you will see two options:-
- Keep my files
- Remove everything
Click on the
Step 6. Now, Windows 11 will ask you, “How would you like to reinstall Windows?” Select
Select the
Step 7. Review selected preferences and click on the
Wait to reset your PC. The process will take a while, depending on how powerful your computer is. Ensure your PC is plugged in with a constant power supply source to avoid potential damage or data loss. Your PC may restart several times, so follow on-screen instructions to set up your Windows 11 as a new system.
How to Reset Windows 11 by Wiping all Data?
Due to some reason, if you want to reset all the data and settings of Windows 11, for instance, you want to sell your PC, do the following steps:-
Step 1. Open the Setting App by pressing
Alternatively, click on the
Step 2. On the Settings window that appears after executing the above step, select the
Step 3. Next, click on the
Step 4. Click on the
Step 5. On the pop-up window that appears after doing the above steps, you will see two options:-
- Keep my files
- Remove everything
Click on the
Step 6. Now, choose how to reinstall Windows. Again you have two options: Cloud download and Local reinstall. Select the option wisely.
Step 7. Click
Step 8. Now, turn the toggle switch to the On position next to the
This option will force Windows 11 to perform deep formatting to prevent data recovery.
Step 9. Click
Step 10. Finally, click the
Now, wait to reset the PC. It may take several minutes, depending on the speed of your computer.
How to reset the Windows 11 PC if it fails to start?
If your Windows is corrupted and you are unable to boot, you can reset it do the following method:-
Step 1. When your Windows 11 cannot boot, it will stop on the below-mentioned image. Click on the
Step 2. Click on the
Now, you can choose the options wisely depending on your upcoming windows’ needs.
That’s it.
