How to Reset Windows 11 without Losing Data

By Ajoy Kumar 4 Min Read
How to Reset Windows 11 without Losing Data

Here in this guide, we will discuss how to reset Windows 11 without losing data. There may be many reasons why you should reset your Windows 11 to factory settings, maybe you are facing a problem with the operating system or have some errors on your system and many more. Here is how you can fix it by resetting your windows 11 to factory settings without losing files.

Windows 11 have a reset feature that allows you to reset your Windows 11 PC without losing your data. All your files, folders, photos, music, etc., will stay intact on your hard drive or SSD. If you want, you can create a backup for important files. Or else you can check out our detailed guide on; how to back and restore your Windows 11 PC.

How to Reset Windows 11 without Losing Data

If your Windows 11 PC is having some problems and getting strange errors on your system. Or you want to return it to its default state. Then follow the following steps:

Step 1: On Windows 11, we get a centred taskbar. Here, click on the windows icon to open the “Start Menu” and click on “Settings.”

Step 2: Next, click on the “System” tab from the left panel of the Settings window. Then, look for an option called “Recovery” and click on that option present to the right of your screen.

Step 3: Here, you will find Windows 11 recovery option. If you’re having a problem with your PC or Want to reset it, these recovery options might help you. Now, to reset your Windows 11 PC to factory settings, click the “Reset PC” option.

Step 4: A window will pop up, click either “Keep my files” or “Remove everything.” Either way, all of your settings will return to their default state and third-party apps will be uninstalled.

Note:- If you want to keep all your files, choose the “Keep my files” option. This option will reset your PC without losing data.

Step 5: Now select the mode; how you would like to reinstall Windows 11. If you choose “Cloud Download,” it will download and reinstall Windows 11 without deleting any files from the cloud. You will also get the latest Windows 11 build on your system. If you don’t have an active internet connection, you can choose “Local Install“. 

Step 6: You will get the “Additional settings” window. Here, confirm your current settings, then click on the “Next” to continue.

Step 7: Then you will get new windows which say “Getting things ready,” wait until you get the “Ready to rest this PC” window. Here you’ll find the list of software that will uninstall from your Windows 11. After that, click on the “Reset” to your windows 11 to default.

Conclusion

After your PC resets, it will reboot into Windows, where you can set it up like a new PC. When you log in, you will realize that your settings have reset, but you have your files on your system. That’s it; this is how you can reset your Windows 11 without losing any data. You can also check our detailed guide on; how to Turn Off automatic updates in Windows 11.

I hope this article was helpful to you. If you liked the article, share it with your friends and family. If you have some suggestions, do not hesitate to leave them in the comments section below. We will add that to the guide.

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