Can we reset Windows 10 with reset?

Hello,

Yes, you can reset Windows 10 using the built-in “Reset this PC” feature.

Things to consider before resetting

Your installed software will be removed

Make sure to back up your important documents

Note down essential passwords/software

If you have a branded PC (HP, Acer, Lenovo...), the reset may reinstall the original software.

From Windows (if the PC starts normally)

Click on Start

Go to Settings

Select Update & Security

In the left column, click on Recovery

Under Reset this PC, click Get Started

You will have two choices:

Keep my files

Reinstall Windows

Keeps your documents, pictures, etc.

Removes apps and resets settings

Remove everything

Reinstall Windows

Wipes everything (like a new PC)

From the recovery screen (if Windows cannot start)

Turn on the PC

Force 3 shutdowns by holding the power button (this starts automatic recovery)

You will reach Advanced options

Then:
Troubleshoot → Reset this PC

Same choices: keep files or remove everything.

Hello,

I've always preferred to reinstall; it's always safer, but note that it may require drivers if your PC is recent. Some Intel Rapid Storage Technology controllers for the 11th Generation Intel, for example, are still missing in Windows 25H2!

If that's your case, gather the drivers beforehand, preferably, to load a driver (*.inf) during installation when choosing the disk for installation.

From another PC, use the MediaCreationTool to download an ISO file of Windows 10 (for another PC). For Windows 11, if compatible, you can download it directly to create a USB flash drive of 8GB or more for updating, repairing, or installing Windows.

Windows 10
https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/software-download/windows10/

Windows 11
https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/software-download/windows11

When you have the Windows ISO file, you can create a Bootable USB drive with Rufus.

https://rufus.ie/fr/

If the PC is old, you need to create the USB in MBR mode.

If it is recent (Windows 8 or above) in GPT mode for EFI.

Boot from it using the Boot Menu key of the PC.

You can search on Google "[Brand Model] Boot Menu Key."

Choose "Custom Installation" (Not upgrade).

You don't have to format if there's space; if there are data, they will be in a Windows.old folder (which will be automatically deleted after 10 days).

Install on the same partition, or alternatively, delete all system partitions and create a new one (this deletes the data).