What is the real difference between formatting and resetting?

passionn Posted messages 2 Status Member -  
TikTak92 Posted messages 3334 Status Member -
Hello, I would like to reset my PC to factory settings. Two options are available to me: either reset my PC while cleaning the drive, knowing that I have another drive with Windows to reinstall afterwards, or format my PC.

What is the best method among the two options? I want to do things properly and cleanly.
I have reset my PC to factory settings several times before.
I would like to know the difference between that and formatting.
Thank you.

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TikTak92 Posted messages 3334 Status Member 867
 
Hello,

Formatting: It's simply erasing the disk and writing a file system (ntfs, fat32, etc.)

Resetting: (with cleaning the drive) It's erasing the contents of the disk to reinstall the operating system and the manufacturer's overlay as it was on the day of purchase.

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