Reset Windows Keep ALL Apps and Games | Reset Windows 11 Failed | Nico Knows Tech

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Do you guys reset your PC often?

[@okrainz]

Havnt done it in a while

[@WinstonCodesOn]

It's funny that you dropped this just after I reloaded Windows on my gaming laptop this evening. Something glitched out with the trackpad driver and I couldn't get it back, but it worked in the BIOS setup so the hardware was good. I did something similar to what you do here, but through the "Advanced Startup Options" menu.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

@@WinstonCodesOn Awe dang! I actually made this video because a buddy of mine DM'd me and needed this soluton and I figured I should just make a video!

[@MrJueKa]

No, I don`t because I never needed it. I`m running Windows 10 scince its release, namely Windows 10 Pro on my elder Dell Office PC and Dell Latitude laptop and on my powerful moderrn not self-built but at least self-configured AMD Gaming PC without any signifcant issues and everything runs quickly and smoothly as it should and also without any "evil visitors" thanks to Windows Defender and the browser addon "Malwarebytes Browser Guard" for instance. I also debloated and cleaned all of these Windows versions some time ago thanks to your and "Chris Titus Tech" and "JayzTwoCents" special videos on this topic. But I don't always fumble around in the depths of the OS, once adjusted and it's good, apart from small things depending on my needs and preferences which of course may change from time to time.

[@almadixon-cider31]

Yup! However, I've Created A Batch File On The WinPE Partition That Restores All Of My Settings To The Way I like It. It Takes About 6 Minutes!

[@usamaaftab1189]

I have no words to describe but to say that you are the best. I was having an issue where every time and I mean it, literally every time when I turn on my pc or even restart it, it would say updating the system and then at 97%, it would show message that something went wrong and then take like 5-10 minutes after that to come to home screen. Also, whenever I press start button, it would say, something went wrong, click here to sign out and that notification won't go until you actually sign out. Also, I was not able to search anything, as well as not able to right click my task bar programs or pin anything at all. Thanks to the easiest steps you mentioned in the video, now my Windows is working perfectly fine without losing any application or data. Hats off to you Sir. Much Love from Pakistan.

[@nightrider4435]

I faced exact same probelm and now solved through this vedio❤

[@anfalaa527]

Was ur windows activated ? Mine is not & im afraid it would fail

[@winyonzentrada]

Too late, in the middle of a reset, maybe next time

[@t3dadon120]

@@winyonzentrada bru😹

[@LiamBirch-km9ux]

@@winyonzentrada same here

[@winyonzentrada]

My problem wasn't windows, but that my SSD was dying. It stopped working, but through problem solving, I noticed in time. And was able to backup all of my files before eventually the SSD stopped working.

[@LiamBirch-km9ux]

@winyonzentrada not sure for mine but I think I had too much installed so that my pc slowed down

[@saidhafidz4883]

LMAO same

[@DanteVirgil]

TO ALL THE PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH ADOBE ERROR 87 "ANOTHER INSTALLER IS CURRENTLY RUNNING!" This video was the only way I could fix my Adobe Creative Cloud from failing on install! It works exactly as Nico said, no file loss. The only thing you need to do to fix the Adobe installer is RESTART your pc after it firsts boots when it is done re-installink the OS. Nico, would you be able to pin this comment? I know of many people experiencing this issue with Adobe CC and I wish they find your video sooner than I did (it took me 3 days of troubleshooting!) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

[@jumbopiece2301]

THANK YOU!! I was unable to re-install discord and had to resort to using my browser for discord even after deleting all traces of it. You're a life saver!

[@aranamanj3401]

Ty very much nico as someone who just became an IT student this will be vey helpful for me in the future

[@Rich32262]

I was right at the point of reset, then I found this. It took a few hours but well worth it, all problems fixed. Thank you!

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Wow! I'm so glad you found me before resetting! You are very welcome Rich. 👍👍👍

[@HeyFixThis]

Damn, it actually works! This tip saved hours of my life! W11 was almost dead, even my start menu did not work anymore. Thanks!

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Glad it solved your issue.

[@Mxarioxoxo]

Same

[@anfalaa527]

W11 was activated or not ??

[@chrishodgson2247]

Where was this video 3 months ago...!? 👍

[@NicoKnowsTech]

I should have made it then!

[@J.Mindra]

I know ur pain. Reset my pc during final animation school project and hard to redo an entire semester worth of work because the Trojans got me

[@molonlabe8792]

I didn't use the media creation tool but simply downloaded the Win 11 .iso file that was applicable to my version of Windows. Also backed up the system in case of any problems with the refresh install. I'm now about two thirds of the way into the operation.

[@schlenbea]

How does one complete this type of "upgrade re-install" when you are stuck with a failed windows repair startup?

[@acer-star]

You're a saver Nico! Much appreciated your creation!

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Happy to help!

[@BryanHiggins]

This works well, I ran this on my Razor blade pro 2019. Before apps took a while to load and get going, now they load much faster like when I purchased the computer. Less intrusive way to get Windows running quickly again. Thanks for the tip!

[@24321619]

The ISO may show another file association, if it does you will need to change it to ''Windows Explorer'' Then the mount option will appear in the menu.

[@CyanVibeAMV]

The installation failed in the SECOND_BOOT phase with an error during SYSPREP_RESPECIALIZE operation

[@cheze_bun]

either that or you can simply go into settings then system then restore then reinstall windows (this will just do a windows reinstall like this video is but microsoft finaly inplemented this into windows 11 23h2) and then see if it is fixed

[@LinkSquish]

Thanks for the video. The part where you said it would take 10 to 30 minutes creating the ISO. It took 2 minutes.

[@SteveWilliams-t6o]

Thank You, Thank You and Thank You. For the last year I have been unable to update my Windows 11. I tracked down the issue to be an illegal character in the config registry entry. I was going to do a complete Reset but I thought I would give the method in your video a try first. IT WORKED! Thanks again

[@NicoKnowsTech]

YAS!!!! That's great Steve!

[@itzadi446]

Does this resets Registry and all Windows settings or keeps it the way it was?

[@akel135]

@@itzadi446 it must reset the registry to default. So you would have to install programs again and I would think any oem drivers too. Shame this crap youtuber didn't answer your quedtion

[@AdityaRaj-nf5px]

​@@akel135Why I got stuck at 46% update

[@animalcracker887]

After downloading the ISO file to the desktop, there is no Mount option when right clicking, it only allows me to extract, but this isnt helpful as I cannot access "setup" to moev forward. Any tips>

[@calling.4.shleepy995]

You have to go to properties on the iso file and click change in the general tab and set it to open with file explorer then the mount option will show up

[@The_Richa]

You can just double click it

[@adamautumn2329]

I right clicked on the icon on the desktop. Then I hovered over the “Open…” and then selected the File Folder option and it took me to the page that had the “set up option.” Apparently it’s already mounted 😂

[@TheEdumicator]

It worked!! Nico, you're a genius! Thank you so much! After upgrading my graphics card, I couldn't get the Elgato software to load. It's working now!

[@flamingdelta9853]

How did you get to the setup part? 5:08, how did you get to that part with the purple background?

[@ItumelengMoreki-x8z]

I am also facing the same problem did you get help?

[@Slater-x6u]

can somebody help when i press the windows install exe and i get to the part that says do you want to keep your files it will only let me press lose everything someone help

[@CalorREevs]

HOLY CRAP MAN THIS COMPLETELY FIXED MY PC! THANK YOU!

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Glad I could help!

[@jacobwalton-wh6vk]

omg this help so much!! i had so many glitches my task bar went away and i thought i needed a new computer but after this it fix everything thank you so much!!.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

I'm so glad that worked for you!

[@JamesMarley-em4jk]

Nico, your video was helpful, but my Windows 11 reset failed. Looking forward to any troubleshooting tips or updates.

[@kishirosero4978]

I got a question so recently my pc has gotten the blue screen error loop and i tried everything to stop the issue like restore points it never worked i had no choice but to reinstall windows and so i did and lost all my gaming apps BACKGROUNDS data and stuff i want to know how to recover it all back

[@niravvvvvvv7426]

use time machine , and stole ur own device, hope that helps,,,,

[@Harteo3917]

Back things up in future if you ever need to do a reset, like game saves and any files you want to keep, google drive is a good place to put backups. You'll have to reinstall clients like steam though because a reset is like saying you're installing it on a new device.

[@nbc8944]

Would this also restore/reset registry settings that you changed before?

[@DavidBaughman-n2c]

yes

[@AdityaRaj-nf5px]

​@@DavidBaughman-n2cWhy I got stuck at 46% update

[@clashwithsid4587]

@@AdityaRaj-nf5px me too

[@AdityaRaj-nf5px]

@@clashwithsid4587 bro just disable any anti virus

[@BLAZE-hq2jd]

Hey @NicoKnowsTech, I have been having this issue for a few days now where whenever I'm playing a game, Valorant, Apex, Fortnite. The game window just minimizes with me doing anything. Do you have any solutions?

[@Filthyy1]

does this remove drivers etc? should I be using this method if I've jusst upgraded my platform?

[@24321619]

Doubt it even the standard m.s. refresh keeps all the drivers. That is about the only advantage with refresh, over clean install.

[@runethehorse]

Bro, this saved me from having to fully reset the PC after accidently being in the dev channel for windows 11, thank you so much

[@Ejhol-k7c]

Yeah bro if u think thats bad u dont wanna know what i did to my pc mother fucker i modified my pc for some fps (it lowered my fps thats why i am waching this)

[@Jordanbbap]

THANK YOU SO MUCH my Microsoft store and apps weren’t opening and I tried every other method but this did the job

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Glad you found me.

[@Spoolingturbo6]

after a recent windows 11 update . my refi/uefi folder or boot manager was damaged. I cant't get it to boot, repair, or fix startup issues. I can get to the files if I boot to linux or sirens boot cd. can you advise options on fixing the uefi / boot manager.?

[@DogDooWinner]

Sounds like the file system is damaged. I'll report back if I get my business PC up and running. I have the same issue and all the tools I used to diagnose what the issue is says the same thing. The irony is the tools I use to fix the issue is on my business computer.

[@PapaDikpill]

@@DogDooWinner @Spoolingturbo6 Did you guys have any luck resetting windows without losing any data? I'm just worried that this method will clean the desktop of files I had saved and remove or clean other folders where I had stuff saved.

[@DogDooWinner]

@PapaDikpill What happened to me was the main drive was somehow changed from MBR to GPT somehow. I used Hiren's Boot CD to switch it back. It'll give a warning about data loss. There was none. I had a spare drive that I threw LMDE on and made sure to back up the drive anyway. I also turned off the TPM to get Hiren's boot CD to work. Once it's changed back, you can turn it back on. I would do file scan to make sure nothing malicious is there. For me, it was a screwed up and unwanted windows 11 download and partial install that I never wanted or asked for.

[@Dmolition]

For some reason my laptop won’t let me update to windows 11 and it’s keeps saying “something went wrong try to open settings later”. Should doing this fix it?

[@xGovernor]

Windows 11 is bad don’t download

[@Atharv_Playz10-]

im not getting the mount option please tell me what to do

[@Graham_Wild]

A BIG THANK YOU. Worked a treat. I had to do a bios update before updating windows 11, as the TPM 2.0 was disabled/missing and I couldn't enable it. But the updated Bios sorted it. PC now faster then ever.

[@BobThe_Meme_Builder]

Do I need to reactivate the newer windows install or does the activation key automatically get transferred over? ( and does it also reset the registry editor settings)

[@MTJ662]

automatically get transferred

[@BobThe_Meme_Builder]

@@MTJ662 thx but I already tried it but doesn’t seem to work because I have on of the insider channels

[@alenjovanov8958]

Im doing this because i have performance issues and i want to refresh it will this reinstallation help me with that or not

[@Kelbayram]

Just got a new pc. Windows update stuck at 0% .. was going to reset till i came across this video. Will give it a try soon .. hopefully it works. Will let you know how it goes

[@infinite2692]

Will it solve windows audio driver problem, cuz suddenly there is no output from my speakers and if i mute or unmute it , it lags terribly.... Please help me...

[@exoticbutters8923]

I tried resetting my pc and it wont even do that. I click it and it freezes the setting tab and makes that noise when i try to click anything then this pop up saying about cant access specified device and i dont have the appropriate permissions to access them (C:\windows system 32 cmd exe. That comes up for anything with administration and wont let me do anything. idk what to do anymore 😭

[@Harteo3917]

This fix can only work so far but if the file corruption issues run to the bios then i suggest you go your laptops or your pcs motherboard manufacture site, download a fresh copy of the bios, then quickly install it and restart. Keep it on a flash drive or something incase it ever happens again. So many people had this same issue with the 22h2 version update in 2022 and a few months after because the taskbar and some other process files became corrupted, and they just did an update for the minor issues with the taskbar. It was because the bios was corrupted through the update and windows 11 is more prone to corrupting things still even when they fixed it more last year but there's still issues there. They won't be able to entirely fix it with all of it being downloaded over an internet connection now but they can definitely improve it where it rarely happens anymore, other windows has the same issues.

[@beautiful7.]

Hi bro, i wanna know if its possivke trought booster x app, can you look at it? Thank you!

[@eicoytube]

does this only keep personal files(files inside desktop, documents etc.) or really EVERYTHING, any game, any file on every harddrive?

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Keeps EVERYTHING the way it is.

[@ishrashad]

Hey Nico, thanks for an excellent video. Gives the perfect answer to that question of "How do I refresh ONLY Windows 10/11?". And avoids the confusing waffle in every guide to "Resetting Windows" (especially Microsoft's web pages on it 😒 ) And the presentation is *perfect*. Well-paced, straight to the point, and without the ridiculous gimmicks and "comic" fillers that is an irritating trend now. (I call that video-prod-abuse, ha ha) To answer your question about reset: When I get a client PC that is running slow, hanging, etc - and I'm suspecting Windows, this is a perfect first step before a heavier reset. Thanks again. Liking & subscribing to your YTs is a no-brainer. Keep up the great work, Cheers from Aus, Ish 🙏☮

[@MusashiMiyamoto_quotes]

@NicoKnowsTech wait does this reset control panel settings and adminsrser commands settings I needd it to do that

[@jacobx924]

I currently have a Trojan on my pc and have been trying to remove/quarantine it but it doesn’t seem to do anything. I have downloaded malware bytes and says it has no threats but windows antivirus says there is I don’t know what to do

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Well Windows antivirus is not a reliable source.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Have you followed my videos?

[@jacobx924]

@@NicoKnowsTech I’m going to watch ur video on how to get rid of it and see if that works

[@jacobx924]

@@NicoKnowsTech It infected a file and I deleted the app linked to the file and it’s still there

[@jacobx924]

@@NicoKnowsTech trojan:msil/malgent!msr that’s the virus I have

[@danser_theplayer01]

*Warning Notice:* This will format (probably only fast format) any _logical partitions_ that make part of the same physical drive where you are in-place updating your windows. P.s. You *must not* format or write anything to the free disk space. I have successfully recovered the file system markers, my lost partition appeared in the file explorer. So far the files open and the games run, things like labels in partition C linked to lost files of D have been automatically updated. All thanks to a little free program called "testdisk", you need to select your physical driver where you want to recover lost partitions; select file system format (I chose Intel/PC); in the list of scanned partitions select their type to be visible (e.g. L for logical partition); then select [write] partition info.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

That is incorrect. The whole point of performing an in-place upgrade is to forego formatting. Partitioning will remain the same.

[@danser_theplayer01]

@@NicoKnowsTech That is correct because my logical disk D, that is a partition different from C (which has the windows I updated in place) but still part of the same physical drive, was wiped clean by the update. It's now listed as "free space", my custom sized system recovery partition was also dismantled. I just witnessed it today, it's a fact not a hypothesis.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

@@danser_theplayer01 then you did something other than follow the instructions in the video. This tutorial does not do that.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Full explanation: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/perform-in-place-upgrade

[@danser_theplayer01]

@@NicoKnowsTech I did exactly what was explained, I'm not an inexperienced user. I used the update .iso file and it even had plainly written out option "save files and apps". My main disk C with the windows I was updating remained intact and updated windows, my second disk D doesn't exist anymore, my *physically other* disk E from a second hdd didn't change. It might have different behaviour because disk D has a different windows of its own, but again it was a logical partition of the same hdd as partition C.

[@Heismyprovider]

Will this help with speed or performance..like improve the PC?

[@NicoKnowsTech]

If the speed problem was caused by issues with windows then yes.

[@danny5762]

Will adobe photoshop stay on the drive? Thank you!

[@kgobza_770]

It 100% works and fixes windows security blank issue

[@seanraye]

Hey Nico, does this clean the windows updates? Will the PC have more space?

[@paulkolberg917]

THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH!!!! Seriously, you saved me from days of reinstalling stuff or weeks if I would have gone for the reset option, or even worse I maybe had to buy an external drive or something. I had this problem that a Windows update failed in 2023 December and that was the last update I had. Because that update failed, it made it so I couldn't access the clipboard, notifications menu, windows built-in calendar, windows menu search wouldn't work (this was really annoying because I had to open certain apps through win + x or through task manager starting new task) and overall notifications wouldn't show. And ALL my stuff on my computer stayed the same as I had which is amazing. Thank you again for this solution! Would like this video 10 more times if I could.

[@anfalaa527]

Plz was ur windows activated or not ?

[@paulkolberg917]

@@anfalaa527 yes it was

[@GamerCelt2K5]

can you downgrade the system to like Win 10 with the same process?

[@andrew6548]

I had a problem literally like u said , windows button taskbar aren't responding, i changed alot on the admin permission acces , will this method fix to its original admin permission?

[@SlasherYT-kc3wg]

Did you ever figure it out I have the same problem

[@andrew6548]

@@SlasherYT-kc3wg had no choice but to reset all , start fresh , i guess worth it

[@SlasherYT-kc3wg]

@@andrew6548 im literally about to factory reset too😭

[@yvesterday]

I know this is almost a year but, Will this change my windows insider program?, I'm trying to change to other than dev(currently right now), got no other options other than reset, but I don't wanna lose some apps.

[@BC19572]

What is the difference between doing the install like the video or downloading the windows media creation tool onto a usb then install from the USB? I've never done either of these ways.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

It can be done both ways.

[@BC19572]

​@@NicoKnowsTech thanks

[@conzo_jacob2397]

Will there be a few different t like display stuff on windows 10

[@GADGETSUNBOXING.1]

your advice is usually on point.

[@nefelichrysanthou9491]

Is this also recommendable if I suspect there may be keyloggers on my PC ? Or should I in that case just perform a normal factory reset or potentially a factory reset "but keep my personal files" option?

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Regular reset and keep normal files. I would actually run my remove any virus video. Any of them. But a reset would work too.

[@nefelichrysanthou9491]

@@NicoKnowsTech thank you so much for your response, will do the reset & keep my files, much appreciated!!

[@jennyy28]

why does it say "This PC doesnt currently meet Windows 11 system requirements", when I'm currently on W11 now, I just want to reinstall it cause i keep getting bsod crashes. can u please help me fix this?

[@AngeloFutad]

Hey, just a question, if I did this like Win11 -> Win10, would it be okay?

[@R3ALTR1LLK1LLA]

so before i reset my pc maybe i can get some answers from u then so i been gaming alot lately and started seeing my cpus utilization is at 99% with the system idle in the taskbar i was told restoring my pc completely may fix this or is there simpler way cause u cant disable the system idle thing.

[@aleksasimic8500]

Ziv bio brate moj!!!! 🥳🥳 It works like a charm!

[@XionLuis]

My main drive, which is an nvme m.2, is partitioned, one part windows, the other, files in general, mainly games. I also have other drives. If I do this will it mess any of these other drives and partitions? Thanks!

[@timothypasaribu1636]

Is this also prevent blue screen?

[@NicoKnowsTech]

It can... IF the BSOD is caused by Windows errors. In the instance of a hardware fault then it will not fix that issue.

[@shinnoke8]

YO! Thank you very much Nico!!!! this actually saving my frustration on installing Nvidia driver and Geforce experience on my Alienware x14 r1. I follow your tutorial except interface on windows setup.exe a little bit different, after managed this installation, i download gpu driver from official dell then i extract to other folder. launch the setup.exe straight forward installations finished 😁😁 then i instal geforce experience also successfull. damm happy man! have been try many tutorial for instalation "nvidia failed" this is the most working and less problem. * i recommended create your system restore before proceed any installation like DDU (incase is failed) hope it helps other 😊👍

[@afdvote]

Hey Nico, I am planning on doing this to leave the windows insider program Canary Channel WITHOUT losing all my data. Do you think this method would work to help me switch from windows insider canary to normal windows 11?

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Yes.

[@2close4war29]

Hi Nico! Does it reset registry to deffault? Whats hepening when peaople used Debloaters, and Tron script?

[@NicoKnowsTech]

It resets a lot of the windows only registry. It doesn't reset it completely as this would render your applications useless.

[@haroldechevarria6096]

Just curious, ...I have windows 11 Pro installed on and old 2007 Toshiba Satellite A305 laptop, which is of course unsupported hardware for Windows 11 Pro (has been running fine on this laptop for about two years already), Will it have any problem loading the Windows 11 back on and unsupported hardware laptop, or will if load it with no issues?

[@KayWal_JDM]

I’m in the process of doing this but I’m I. The windows 11 insider testing and now it’s acting all weird will this set me back to standard Win 11 or am I going to start over fresh. You have a great channel subscribed

[@williamsolomon2648]

This didn't work for me. Where you had setup.exe go straight into "Installing windows - Copying windows files" etc, mine goes to "Choose what to keep". The "Keep personal files and apps" option is greyed out. "Keep personal files only" and "Nothing" are my only options. Maybe the Media Creation Tool/setup.exe has changed since your post?

[@24321619]

Often happens that these KZbin help videos stop working because of system updates!

[@Harteo3917]

Even if it's changed don't rely on windows to keep your files safe so much can go wrong, so keep everything backed up. However you'll still need to reinstall steam and all your games anyway because it'll pick your computer up as a new computer because you've updated all the windows files to new ones and you won't be able to play your games, so i guess just let it wipe everything.

[@jameelahamed7390]

Bro i installed cracked designing softwares.. For security purposes i have to download sql and changed its settings..But now those apps are not working..do i need to reinstall or factory reset?

[@halenalanagan1804]

I have a question if you reset it do you have to rebuy the game you got even if you keep the personal files in a little bit confused on that part

[@NicoKnowsTech]

No, but you would need to reinstall if you perform a factory reset.

[@jordanmcmillan2667]

if you have windows 11 pro , is that a separate creation tool or just 11 standard ? I have a gaming rig 5900x & 4090 . A month back I had a Windows update, since then my gaming performance has been effected every time I start up the system, frame timing is off & loses about 15 - 30 fps. Peak performance is restored once I perform a system restart & everything is good. Do you recommend the method described in the above video or is a full reinstall required ? thanks in advance

[@guaporubio]

If I save that file to a dvd and then do a reset can I reinstall Windows 10 back without the product code?

[@josephslenkovich9137]

HELP ME: Tried using an iso of windows 11 on usb that I created before the auto update installed 24H2. When I ran setup the “keep apps and settings” button was grayed out and the “Keep Nothing” was only option so I quit setup. Anyway around this?

[@josephslenkovich9137]

Also the detail of the reason was listed as was: Your current version of Windows might be installed in an unsupported directory or your trying to install an older version.

[@TheToRealRicky]

Is there a way to only save some files not all files? For example i want to keep browser and userdata same for discord steam game settings.

[@idontgetscared]

thanks man. I wasn't getting sound from Tomb raider remastered and this fixed it. Maybe you can add in the tag so people can find this. Coming across from "having no sound" SEO to land this video was quite a ride.

[@Giglaabe]

When I do this do I keep my games and do all windows settings and regedit settings change back to normal because I accidentally mess up my pc by changing them and I don’t want to reinstall my games

[@Giglaabe]

Please answer nico

[@NicoKnowsTech]

should yes

[@zainkashif858]

Ive got a couple of questions. first of all will this reduce the size of windows WinSxS folder size? And is this applicable of laptops which run OEM windows ?

[@Fiction_History]

will i need a pendrive for it? and what if there are multiple users on my laptop , will i need to make multiple files?

[@wvnjie5747]

the best i love you man

[@Verioox]

W

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Thanks man

[@Henrylovrr]

I'm having a problem with my file explorer where it works fine for a little after restarting my pc, but eventually it gets back to a point where I will open it and it starts loading in the top left corner. If I try to click any folders in my file explorer or navigate anywhere it automatically freezes and I have to spam click the x in order to close it and it reads "not responding" at the top. After this my taskbar disappears and it seems like it almost refreshes it after I close my file explorer, and reappears again. I've tried doing an sfc scan to recover or fix any corrupted files, I've tried the DISM health restore, I've tried reinstalling windows from the system

[@njoguszn]

Great video, didnt solve my issue but ill see if theres any way to use my warranty to get a replacement

[@PatrickDG]

Would this re enable core isolation?

[@24321619]

If that is the case in a standard windows install it should do.

[@hiya1131]

Hey Nico...I want to reset my windows 11. But I don't want to loose Office 2016 which came preinstalled. How do I do it? Not concerned about other app and but only Office 2016. System is Out of Warranty.

[@welshinu]

ok i may have miss a comment but you said it does not remove anything ? where did the iso go from your desktop ? ? ( that's 8Gb missing ?)

[@NicoKnowsTech]

I moved it while off camera and had to cut that scene. Minor editing error on my part.

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Simply superb. So straightforward and fluent. Thank you very much.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Thank you!

[@SpiritintheSky.]

I've since tried to install, having taken meticulous notes and screenshots. (I'm so wary nowadays about "trying anything new", hence the delay.) However, like so many people, I'd been advised (elsewhere) to switch from a Microsoft account to a local account; and the former, I now learn, is needed for installation. Can you offer advice or perhaps even do an extra video to help us all?

[@tyler_the_smilerb3142]

would it be possible to reinstall windows not using the browser as my pc is stuck either in a blue screen or in the troubleshoot screen

[@Dnuckles06]

I know it might not reset all of the apps, games, files and whatnot, but would it delete anything to do with the browser you're using?

[@devshah7403]

does this require your PC to have the disk drive or anything since it is the ISO instead of the USB? or is the USB the same exact process as well

[@NicoKnowsTech]

No it doesn't not. It doesn't need USB either.

[@ajo4788]

Does this remove drivers or no since it keeps files?

[@DWTowleJr]

Loved the video. Clean, concise, easy to understand. But... My parents got a new desktop computer. They gave me their previous all-in-one computer. I want to make this my downstairs computer. I want to remove my mom as Administrator, restore all the settings, and setup the computer as my own. Would this method be the best way to accomplish that, or is there a different option that I should pursue?

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Thanks for sharing!

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Just create a new Administrator account then delete the old one.

[@mcrolan9390]

Will this work if I'm constantly getting bluescreen? Stop code: KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Etc.

[@NicoKnowsTech]

signmycode.com/resources/how-to-fix-kmode-exception-not-handled-error-in-windows#:~:text=The%20Kmode%20Exception%20Not%20Handled,address%20the%20problem%20or%20error

[@djoz_os]

Does it gonna delete all the settings I changed before? Because I want that.

[@boymin3250]

I got an error that freezes my pc for a few seconds. its this error Reset to device, \Device\RaidPort1, was issued. Does this fixes it?

[@fosk-]

Como estas Nico podrias subir un video referente a los controladores genericos y como instalar los drivers correctos ya sea de audio, teclado, mouse ethernet. Ya que en latencymoon tengo problemas de audio para ejecutarlo en tiempo real

[@NicoKnowsTech]

Si por supuesto

[@fosk-]

@@NicoKnowsTech gracias Nico

[@Zayd765]

Why my screen goes black for a second after log in?

[@24321619]

Graphics driver loading in to windows.

[@LazyPrisoner]

i did this but it was stuck on 20% after waiting 12 hours it never moved so i tried turning off the power and now its giving me a black screen

[@KingG13]

@ThorIsFatHaha I thought mine hung at 26 but it went. Phew

[@no4h552]

DUUUDE thanks, I've been trying to fix my updates for years and nothing that Windows suggested was working, last night some random dude from Valorant told me to do a clean install and this vid help so much, W vid W Valorant dude

[@NicoKnowsTech]

That's awesome dude! Glad you found me.