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Select “ Remove everything” option in the prompt window.Īs soon as you click on the reset button, Windows will start the reset process.

In the command prompt window, execute the below command.Right-click on the Command Prompt and select “ Run as Administrator“.This allows you to restore them after the reset or refresh process. The same command works in PowerShell too.īefore resetting or refreshing, close all the applications and backup any application settings and files. Without ado, let me show you how to reset Windows 10 PC from Command Prompt. Windows will not touch your files in other drives or partitions as long as you select appropriate options. That is, resetting a PC removes all installed applications and your personal files located in the Windows installation drive. Reset PC: Resetting is the more aggressive version of Refresh. However, Windows will uninstall all applications except the ones that come pre-installed, like the built-in store apps. Refreshing a PC doesn’t remove your personal files. Refresh PC: When you refresh a Windows 10 PC, Windows will refresh and/or replace all system files. You might be wondering what the difference is between Refresh and Reset options on Windows 10.