On Windows 11, the “Reset this PC” feature allows you to quickly reset a computer to the factory settings using the local files or downloading a fresh copy of the OS from the cloud, ensuring that your files, settings, and application get erased beyond recovery. In this guide, you will learn the steps to use the “Reset this PC” feature to reinstall Windows 11 (22H2 or 21H2) without keeping your files after an upgrade if the device is having problems or you are dealing with apps or system configuration issues.
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Factory reset Windows 11 with local reinstall
To factory reset Windows 11 (erasing everything), use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the feature will reset Windows 11 using the locally available image erasing everything on the hard drive, including files, settings, and apps.
Factory reset Windows 11 with cloud download
To reset your Windows 11 computer with the “cloud download” option without keeping your files, use these steps: After you complete the steps, a fresh image of the same version of Windows 11 already installed on your computer will download and be used to reset the device, removing everything on the hard drive.
Factory reset Windows 11 from boot (BIOS)
To reset Windows 11 from boot using local reinstall or cloud download, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the feature will reset the computer to default settings by removing everything and reinstalling a fresh copy of Windows 11. If you select the “Cloud download” option, the system will download the image that has the same version of Windows 11 already installed on the computer. This isn’t an option to upgrade to a newer version.
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