Windows - How to FULLY Reset Windows 11\10 to Factory Settings ✨

In this guide, I will show you how to reset Windows 11 to factory settings. Do you want to sell your PC? - It will help you completely remove personal information, and it is also a great way to get rid of malware, spyware, viruses and other software problems on your PC.

[@rateater4311]

Omg this helped so much my laptop was super slow and ive been trying to figure out how to completely wipe everything

[@ipMalik]

Ок 🙂

[@bestoffootball-4644]

THANKS A MILLION TIMES THIS HELPED SO GOOD

[@ipMalik]

Well, I'm glad I could help you 🙂

[@jitendrakumar1513]

After completing 100percent resetting ask my computer ask tpm delete or not what I will choose

[@ipMalik]

Sorry but I didn't understand your question.. What's your problem?

[@BoysBrotherHoodLawsOfficial200]

My laptop is literally SO slow that it takes at least 30 seconds just to move my cursor

[@ipMalik]

The best option is to install a new Windows 10 or 11 from a bootable Windows USB flash drive, and this can be done in such a way as not to lose the license and keep personal files and applications. If you do not have such a flash drive, you can ask your relative or friend for it, or you can make such a flash drive yourself, but for this you need another PC, it will be free to make a flash drive. How to make a bootable USB flash drive, install a new Windows and still keep the license and personal files: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paHaiWqLba1sgKc

[@sandhyak1412]

@ipMalik After writing cd \windows\system32\config it's showing cannot find the specified path what to do

[@TheCoolDavid8104]

I Did on my laptop, cause my files Are encrypted for no reason, very helpfull!!

[@ipMalik]

Well, I'm glad I could help you 🙂

[@SewerynKoziol]

3:09 after 1 hour it says still getting things ready

[@ipMalik]

Try restarting your computer and starting over

[@Sudhu-x6q]

Recovery Key is asking and my ms account is locked and when i persue to unlock it showing error

[@ipMalik]

You have given little information about your actions, and therefore I will give you a general recommendation: Try to do all the steps from the other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3WcZmeaarCHb6s&lc=UgxAoVEQtUMf09qOAZ54AaABAg and remember that if you select "Keep my files" at one of the steps, then after the process is completed, along with your personal files, the data of the previous Microsoft account and the password will remain, including, that is, the computer will remain locked. At this step, you need to select "Remove everything"

[@shiehnajinelee4747]

I have a problem on my laptop can you help me?? My problem is my laptop only works when I put my finger on space bar but when I remove my finger on the space bar my laptop automatically off. I don't know what to do

[@ipMalik]

From a distance it is difficult to determine the exact cause of this problem. Perhaps it is an electronic failure or a mechanical failure, perhaps it is a software problem. Try to enter the BIOS after turning on the laptop, and if this problem continues in the BIOS, then most likely you need to take the laptop to a computer service center and they will make an accurate diagnosis of this breakdown.

[@Speculumlisha]

I accidentally deleted my audio driver and I've tried everything to get it back. So I was wondering - if you factory reset your PC, will that restore all the original drivers that the computer came with? Or will the reset not affect the drivers? Tysm!

[@ipMalik]

I don't know how you tried to restore the lost driver, you didn't tell me about it. There is a simpler solution to the issue: 1. If the problem is with a laptop or a monoblock, then go to the website of your PC manufacturer, download the latest drivers and install them. 2. If the problem is with the desktop PC, go to the website of the motherboard manufacturer, download and install the drivers... 3. If you have already done this and have not solved the problem, then this problem is in the Windows configuration, and in order not to waste time and nerves looking for a problem, you can throw the PC to the factory settings and then download the latest drivers on the PC.

[@Speculumlisha]

@@ipMalik thank you!!

[@NelraRetsiloh]

Now I do as your instruction, then my laptop becomes like this, unable to start

[@whitelotus108]

Thank you for giving demo. I wish to sell my PC and so do not wish to setup the PC and so would like yo skip steps like select country, select keyboard layout, enter user name, etc I want new user to enter them just like we do when we but new laptop. Is this possible? Second, I have pffice student edition pre-installed. Will factory reset keep office. Third will the latest update of Windows 11 be retained after reset or there woll ne tons of updates. Should I create a restore point and thrn do factory reset? Apologies for too many questions. Thanks again

[@josellavaneras]

hello when i click troubleshoot like in minute 2:22 it takes me straight to advanced options and doesn’t give me the “ reset this pc “ option

[@alchercraft7014]

you could just go to start menu to update and security and select recovery and reset pc

[@respekcinco3333]

hello my pc got stuck after 4:57 and i cannot do anything it says “this may take a few minutes please do not turn off pc” what should i do someone help!!’

[@ipMalik]

Wait another 15-20 minutes and if the PC freezes, force restart it, the process should resume from the Windows setup start step 3:40 Let me know when you're done

[@josecarlos_42]

Thanks this tutorial was helpful, but my problem was originated by the issue that win11 need a microsoft account to start because when i created my local user has a different account folder :c

[@ipMalik]

If there are several accounts on the computer, then sometimes such problems arise. You can log into Windows if you create a new local account and after that you can leave one account on the PC and delete the other accounts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTIaZZ-bpZ-fqc

[@Germantown12]

Thnks bro,it's work for sure

[@ipMalik]

Ok!

[@sawar8041]

My troubleshooting option doesn't show reset pc.. why?

[@lailaamjad360]

Startup problem Windows 11 and even i try to reset he tells me problem and can't reset pc i have Lenovo think center desktop computer please tell me easy way to reset from bios or with keyboard from on off switch anything else

[@ipMalik]

You didn't tell me the reason why you had this problem and therefore I can only suggest one thing: all actions involving entering the recovery program, opening the Command Prompt, and so on will be successful if you use a bootable Windows USB flash drive. If you don’t have such a flash drive, you can ask your relative or friend for it, or you can make such a flash drive yourself, but for this you need another computer or laptop, making a flash drive will be free: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXOQpmRmrZqffMk

[@lailaamjad360]

@@ipMalik I install some apps and windows subsystem for Android and vidmate

[@Storage-o6u]

Does this cleans D drive also? I don't want to format d drive.

[@Ajitparihar709]

thanks bhai

[@ipMalik]

Ok!

[@JajahMahn]

I am stuck outside, I can't get into display screen. How can I reset it when it cannot turned on?? please help me out 🙏🏾

[@ipMalik]

Try to enter the recovery environment using a bootable USB flash drive of Windows 10 or 11. This method is shown in my other video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ2soIZnbrSggac

[@kenny.p.2006]

Mine stopped at 92% is no longer going through what should i do 😢

[@ReallastnameisHoward]

I've reseted my pc 6 times before coming to this video, and my results after each Reset was Purposely a No Changes were Made error. My Windows 11 came from lenovo as extra information.

[@ipMalik]

It is possible that in one of the "Reset this PC" functions you chose to download files locally, timestamp 2:43 The problem may be that during the reset process the system is restored from files located on the computer, and if some element of Windows was previously damaged, a process error may occur. So try the following: Force restart your computer, start the process from the beginning and select cloud file download to get a new Windows from the Internet but not a local download from files on your computer. On different Lenovo models, the reset menu may look different, but the essence of the problem remains the same.

[@ReallastnameisHoward]

@@ipMalik Unable to Download it says.

[@ipMalik]

@@ReallastnameisHoward I know that some Lenovo computers and laptops have built-in programs that protect against the “Reset this PC” function, this is done so that the user cannot reinstall Windows on his own, and so that he gives his computer to the Lenovo service center and pays money for it. 1. You can have your computer repaired, perhaps you will receive a warranty. 2. You can install the new Windows 10 or 11 on your computer yourself, and at the same time completely format drive C, so as not to depend on the Lenovo company. To do this, you need a bootable USB flash drive for Windows 10 or 11, and if you don’t have such a USB flash drive, you can ask a relative or friend for one, or make such a flash drive yourself. It will be completely free. Here are two video tutorials. for Windows 10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXOQpmRmrZqffMk and if your computer supports restrictions for Windows 11: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXjEeHiqn51lZqM If you completely follow the recommendations from the video, you will retain your Microsoft license for the new Windows.

[@ikbalbaharudin-oy5uf]

flow ur step,unfortubately while waiting for reseting ,page 2.19 keep pop in

[@trinitypaul-wm8eh]

I tried this as well but it says no changes were mad

[@trinitypaul-wm8eh]

Made

[@Yrvxni]

I don't have " rest your pc "

[@ferassekira6523]

Me to, did you figure a solution?

[@Yrvxni]

@@ferassekira6523 nope:(

[@ot_59]

BRUH SAME HELP

[@Yrvxni]

@@ot_59 ive sold it

[@mohammedmubayrash4169]

How did you do it, please​@@Yrvxni

[@abelz7368]

Im stuck on the autorepair loop how do i hard reset the computer to manually remove and restore to default completely?

[@ipMalik]

Yes, sometimes this problem occurs during the process of making changes in the Registry Editor when resetting the password. If this happened to you, please ask a question about a cyclic reboot under the video that you used to reset your password. The point is, in order for me to give you recommendations, I need to know exactly what method you used.

[@abelz7368]

@@ipMalik I took off the back panel took out the battery waited 30 seconds placed back the battery started the system up held onto F11 command and bois popped up

[@abelz7368]

@@ipMalik from there I changed unsi to legacy restarted and at that point my computer didn't register legacy it would keep me in a boot loop loading screen with commands so I restated the computer snd placed it back onto unsci and fixed the time and date

[@abelz7368]

@@ipMalik still leaving no results and I'm still stuck on the auto repair loop

[@ipMalik]

@@abelz7368 Now I understand you. To enter the system recovery program and use the "Reset this PC" function, you can use the second method from the same video: After turning on the computer, when the Windows logo or dots rotating in a circle first appears, you must immediately force restart the computer with the “Reset” button. Do this two or three times until letters appear on the screen in white font, this will load the system recovery program. You can also enter the system recovery program using a bootable Windows USB flash drive, this is shown in my other video, method number 4: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIe7nZKuZtNqn7M

[@6000Skinny]

i have windows 11 if i choose the option to clean data will my computer still restart with all the original factory settings and run like new or will that delete anything important that will cause my computer to not function properly.basically what will happen if i clean my windows drive from my ,understanding thats what it does?

[@ipMalik]

Good question. If you use the "Reset this PC" function with the complete removal of personal files, it will be the same as doing a clean installation of Windows 11 on your computer, during the installation the C drive will be formatted, you will receive a new account, a new password, OS activation will occur automatically , and your computer will be like you bought it in a store. If you have the opportunity to create a Windows 11 USB flash drive, then the best option is to make such a USB flash drive and perform a clean installation of Windows 11, since sometimes there are failures in the "Reset this PC" process, but with a clean installation of Windows 11, there are practically no failures on the computer . Moreover, making an installation flash drive is not difficult and completely free: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4vQinhonZ6mZqs

[@6000Skinny]

thank you

[@rckygiLL]

@@ipMalik I need your help..just purchased a new laptop last week from store and my brother picked it up so the salesman did the setup .. I want to do setup myself and wanna make sure that I choose the correct thing while setting up. should I do reset or not? And which option should I choose KEEP MY FILES OR REMOVE EVERYTHING. I haven't downloaded any software yet but I'm afraid if I lose apps that comes with new PC.. pls help me. I don't have any personal files on the pc only did the windows update etc. pls reply ASAP. Thanks 🙏🙏

[@ipMalik]

@@rckygiLL When you select "REMOVE EVERYTHING" the program performs a complete reset of all settings and you will receive a laptop as if you had just bought it in a store. All applications that come with Windows remain included with Windows.

[@rckygiLL]

@@ipMalik thanks and please clear one more doubt that after selecting remove everything option do we need to change settings like keep my files or don't keep my files . I want it as new and also there isn't anything installed by myself yet not even a single picture beside updates for windows and drivers

[@Chamuko_Og]

Will I be forced to install windows 11 if I factory reset a windows 10 pc? or can i refuse it?

[@waffle6260]

hey my PC was from my brother but it still had his account on it so did the same but the problem occurred then it finished it just comes but up with the normal screen to log in but then i do it says 'acount can not log in' what do i do?

[@ipMalik]

Apparently, at one of the steps 2:29 you selected "Keep my files", and as a result, in addition to your brother's files, his account credentials remained on the disk. Now, a password request will always appear on the Windows login screen. There are two possible solutions to the problem: 1. Ask your brother for his Windows login password, enter it, and the desktop will load. 2. Start the "Reset this PC" process from the beginning and at one of the steps 2:29 select "Delete everything", as a result, all personal files on the C drive will be deleted and the computer will have a new Windows.

[@himanshuarjunwar]

I extend my c and d drive size what happened to it and make a tutorial where c drive only formate and windows are cloud downloaded

[@RecBots]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@shawnh6203]

I’m having a problem with my Ethernet driver being on windows 11, my computer came from the factory as windows 10 as well as the drivers I assume because msi only offers a version for windows 10. intel doesn’t support the driver anymore so I wanted to return to windows 10 do I need to copy the c drive to an external hard drive or is it just files like downloads and documents thanks in advance.

[@ipMalik]

If you want to return to Windows 10, you can do it in another way, without losing your Microsoft license and keeping all your personal files: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZW2qZxmd5dpkMU it will be easier to do so. Moreover, after installing a clean Windows computer always works better than after updating or after resetting the computer to factory settings.

[@nathanbouffard6807]

I have a problem where im stuck in the reset factory where I cant go further *reset this pc* and then when im trying to go back in the office it wont let me so im kinda facing a barrier

[@ipMalik]

If you select local download at one of the steps, then during the reset process the system is restored from files located on the computer, and if any Windows element was previously damaged, the computer may freeze or the process may fail. So try the following: Force restart the computer, start the process from the beginning and select cloud download of files to get a new Windows from the Internet but not local download from files on the computer.

[@nathanbouffard6807]

@@ipMalik it says that I have an issue when I want to erase my files and it just pulls me back to the start

[@ipMalik]

@@nathanbouffard6807 Most likely in this case you need to install a new Windows 10 or 11 using a bootable Windows USB flash drive. If you do not have such a USB flash drive, you can ask your relative or friend, you can also make such a USB flash drive yourself, but for this you will need another computer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXOQpmRmrZqffMk

[@EliiiXD]

what if my windows files are corrupted can i.use this to restore?

[@MJ-up7xe]

Hello! I have this problem with my PC that the "manually connect to a wireless network" is not showing in my windows 10. Do you have a video that can solve my problem?

[@ipMalik]

1. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar Settings. 2. Swipe down from the Taskbar screen to the notification area and tap Turn system icons on or off. 3. Check if the Network icon is turned off.

[@bibhavkumarsah7650]

Does it keeps the data from D: drive or delete that too?

[@pyromaniatic706]

Didn’t work, now I’m stuck at a blue Welcome screen without any options

[@ipMalik]

If you have already used "Reset this PC" and ended up getting a blue screen, then most likely the Windows files on your PC are damaged and that's why you got the blue screen. Now force restart your computer and start the whole process from the beginning, but at the step where you need to select cloud file download or local, now select cloud download of Windows files, you will get them from the internet and there should be no problem.

[@wales_countryball7765]

can someone help me so when i press remover everthing it will just restart my pc and just go to the log in page

[@brendachavez4653]

Do you have a video on how to either somehow bypass admin password or just do a factory reset that delete the account on admin and password husband is bad with things like this he forgot password to his account and to administrator Account comes with age

[@brendachavez4653]

Is there a way to just factory reset and everything that is on another laptop be put on this laptop?

[@ipMalik]

Here's a video: 1.How to reset the local account administrator password: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjRZo14ecSSi68 2.How to bypass the password and PIN of your Microsoft account: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXvXoHiBfa-Mo7c 3. How to reset to factory settings if you forgot your password: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bae3lKGLoZaKjZI 4. It is possible to transfer the contents of drive C from one laptop to another, but this requires special programs.

[@KevinKevin-hv9wr]

Reset wich houres

[@ipMalik]

If you have a problem, you've given too little information. Tell us about your problem in more detail, after what step the problem arose and please indicate the viewing time when the problem occurred, time code. For example 02:30 And I will try to help you.

[@azairofficial3399]

Hello sir, If i go to recovery mode, and go to "Reset this PC/Delete everything/install from local/delete my file only" will the *windows* *need* *to* *be* *activated* *or* *not?* Please, i really want to remove all my file because my (C) is going to run out of storage

[@ipMalik]

Hi, as a result of this process the new Windows will be activated automatically.

[@azairofficial3399]

@@ipMalik Okay sir, thank you.

[@ipMalik]

@@azairofficial3399 Ok!

[@No-uv6od]

Hello. Does the local reinstall needs USB drive for the operation?

[@aqsmiley844]

No

[@chithmajay4345]

But why advance repair mode not coming from my pc

[@ipMalik]

Most likely the cause of the problem is a certain configuration of your Windows. If you need to reset your computer to factory settings, then the best solution to your problem is to install a new Windows 10 or 11 using a bootable Windows USB flash drive. If you don’t have such a USB flash drive, you can ask your relative or friend for it, you can also make such a USB flash drive yourself, but for this you will need another computer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXOQpmRmrZqffMk

[@NYdemon]

Appreciate my heart

[@boopathymuthuarasan5419]

I do sir.but retart time screen become block and nothing happen.whatbi do sir

[@ipMalik]

At what stage did this problem occur according to the video?

[@stephenshockey536]

I had a virus that infected windows and my settings antivirus it was a big ole mess fr fr I couldn’t update my pc not download Xbox game pass games nor use Microsoft store to be able to figure out what the issue was

[@ipMalik]

If you reset your PC to factory settings by selecting the "keep personal files" option, this way you will get rid of any virus.

[@_Potato_Man_100]

how long would it take to reset?

[@ipMalik]

It depends on the speed of the PC and what functions you choose in the menu. Approximately 1 hour to 3 hours

[@Basic_Elf]

It just returns to my recovery menu while it’s at 2%

[@mcknight_b]

Me too

[@UdayKiran.T]

My c drive is doesn't get cleaned.All the previous data is still same

[@ipMalik]

Looks like you chose the "Keep my files" option.

[@BimBimOppa]

5:05 how to delete all restore pc? If you sell pc or laptop, does they can restore?

[@ipMalik]

If I understand you correctly, you want to sell your computer, but when you reset your PC, Windows requires you to enter your Microsoft account information. You can bypass this step and continue the installation with a local account, name the local account something like Admin, and leave a blank space instead of the password. After this, the computer can be sold, since it will not contain your data. Find a suitable method on KZbin: kzbin.info?search_query=how+to+install+Windows+11+without+a+Microsoft+account

[@XG-998]

Fully clean the drive is clean only drive C or not?

[@ipMalik]

You can choose the settings yourself, you can clean only the C drive or clean all disks on the PC.

[@sikandarhanif7732]

When u click trubleshoot option after reset this pc option not show how can show

[@polnarefsus9325]

do you find solution?

[@qalababbasnaqvi3469]

Can u tell me that D drive or others than C drive will also deleted or not?

[@ipMalik]

After you choose "Reset this PC" in one of the following steps, you can choose one of the following options: remove only the drive where Windows is installed or remove all drives connected to this computer. If you have a desktop computer and the D drive is a separate physical drive, you can do the following before starting the process: Turn off your PC. Open the PC cover, remove the power cable or SATA cable from the D drive and leave only the Windows drive connected.

[@RaxSwitfy]

Bro my laptop screen is broken but i connected my monitor but everything turns black

[@ipMalik]

You won't be able to reset a laptop with an external monitor - it's impossible

[@RaxSwitfy]

@@ipMalik dangg bruhh so I might have buy another laptop right

[@deionthomas8502]

Mines say undoing changes

[@aleksa2745-p7u]

i dont have trublshot opcion

[@VazhaNorakidze-m1e]

Hello it doesnot gives option to choose work and school what can I do?

[@ipMalik]

Hi! I'm sorry, but you gave little information and I did not understand what the problem is. Please tell me more and I will try to help you.

[@VazhaNorakidze-m1e]

@@ipMalik I mean on 4:15 it gave you option about personal or work, It didn't gave me this option and auto choose personal, However I need to enter with work email, what can I do?

[@ipMalik]

If you chose to delete all files during the "Reset this PC" settings, then at 4:25 you can enter your old Microsoft account information or you can create a new Microsoft account and a new password, then create a new PIN. Your Microsoft license will not be affected in any way.

[@poolman8676]

Do I have to pay for another windows 11?

[@ipMalik]

No, you don't have to pay. Once the process is complete, the new Windows will be activated automatically.

[@poolman8676]

@@ipMalik thank you for your help. Now for some reason I don't have sound. Now I don't have sound after the install Now I don't have sound after the install. Says there is no driver output device installed.

[@ipMalik]

@@poolman8676 This is a strange event.. The problem is solved simply: 1. If this happens with a laptop, look at the model name on the bottom cover and enter "Download drivers (model name)" in the browser search, open the manufacturer's website, download the drivers and install them. 2. If this happens with a desktop computer, then look at the name of the System Board and do the same..

[@poolman8676]

@@ipMalik wow sir that was really quick. Can it just be a real tech download? Or does it have to be from the manufacturer of the computer which is jumper out of China. By the way you're awesome!

[@ipMalik]

@@poolman8676 Ok😊

[@RonnRZ]

Do I need a usb for this

[@ipMalik]

Of course, a USB drive is not needed here.

[@bgor]

Nice

[@kadenestes4410]

Mine doesn’t give me the reset pc option it just takes me straight to advanced options

[@ipMalik]

Tell us about your problem in more detail, after which step the problem arose and please indicate the time of viewing when the problem, time code. For example 02:30 And I will try to help you.

[@Nayna-uf6eh]

Me mere laptop ka password bhul gya hu Ab kya karu

[@ipMalik]

If you forgot your Microsoft account password: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWTIaZZ-bpZ-fqc If you forgot your local account password: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXjRZo14ecSSi68

[@NelraRetsiloh]

Now how to undo this

[@ipMalik]

1. You have given too little information, please tell us in more detail at what stage you had the problem and what you now see on the monitor when you turn on the laptop. 2. For what purpose or with what problem did you decide to use this method.

[@cloudsie370]

It's not work for my pc😭😭😭

[@ipMalik]

You gave little information... Please tell us what the problem looks like now and what it is expressed in. And also tell us exactly how you tried to solve this problem and what happened in the end, and I will try to help you.

[@cloudsie370]

@@ipMalik Earlier when my laptop turned on and I tried to update Windows, but there was 1 that couldn't be installed, it always had an error, after that I turned off my laptop but it didn't work, the keyboard was still on, so I tried to turn it back on, but after that it became a blue screen, and when I tried doing the things in the video, everything doesn't work and always returns to the blue screen, I've also tried several times by continuing to Windows 11, still the same, no change

[@RealStarFuse]

hi

[@ipMalik]

Hi

[@Ibixucom]

You are the bad

[@ipMalik]

Apparently something went wrong with you... Tell us about your problem in more detail, after what step the problem arose and please indicate the viewing time when the problem occurred, time code. For example 02:30 And I will try to help you.

[@killitwichfire]

Its take 4 hours and its still at 1% with install help

[@ipMalik]

If you chose to download files locally, then during the reset process the system will be restored from files located on the computer, and if some element of Windows was previously damaged, then the computer may freeze or a process error may occur. Now try the following: Force restart your computer, start the process from the beginning and select cloud file download to get Windows from the Internet, but not local download from files on your computer.

[@user-ut9xy7si8g]

after i do all of this it takes me back to the log in screen and i can’t log in because it says my profile can’t be loaded

[@ipMalik]

After which step exactly does this happen? Please indicate the timestamp, for example 3:15