How to Reset Laptop | Windows 11 Factory Reset Step by Step #laptop #windows #gaming #tech, by TECH BY ABRAR on YouTube. 1 min 19 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 19 s
- Time to do it
- 1 to 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Back up the files you want to keep to an external drive or cloud storage, then plug the laptop into power so the reset cannot die halfway.
Press Windows key + I to open Settings, then click System in the left sidebar and choose Recovery on the right.
Click Reset PC next to Reset this PC to start the reset tool.
Pick Keep my files to keep personal documents but remove apps and settings, or Remove everything for a fully clean laptop.
Choose Cloud download to grab a fresh copy of Windows from Microsoft, or Local reinstall to reuse files already on the laptop with no internet.
Click Next, read the list of changes on the summary screen, then click Reset to begin.
Leave the laptop alone while Windows reinstalls. It restarts several times and the screen may stay blank for a while.
On the setup screen, choose your region and keyboard layout, connect to Wi-Fi, then sign in with your Microsoft account or make a local account.
Once the desktop loads, reinstall your apps, run Windows Update, and copy your backup files back across.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep my files still deletes installed programs, so note down the apps you need to reinstall.
Never unplug the charger or close the lid during the reset, even when the screen looks frozen.
A Windows 11 licence is tied to the laptop hardware, so you normally will not need to type a product key.
If the reset fails, open Settings > System > Recovery and use Advanced startup to reach the troubleshoot options.
Questions
Does a factory reset delete all my files?
Only if you pick Remove everything. The Keep my files option keeps your documents and photos but wipes installed apps, settings and drivers.
How long does a Windows 11 reset take?
Usually 45 minutes to 2 hours. A cloud download is slower on weak Wi-Fi, while a local reinstall is quicker because the files are already on the laptop.
Will I lose my Windows licence?
No. The digital licence stays linked to the laptop, so Windows activates itself again after the reset.
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