Has there been a time when your Windows 11 PC seems to be having issues after issues simply? If the answer to that question is yes, well the most obvious answer that everyone and anyone would give you is to reset your PC. Sure, you can reset your PC and bring it back to the factory defaults. But, what about all of those important data files that you have stored on your PC for years?
By default, a reset would mean that all of your files would be cleared away from the system. But, if you ever need to reset your PC, you can now easily reset your Windows 11 PC without losing all of your files. Yes, you heard it right. You can save all of your files and still reset your Windows 11 PC. Want to know how? Read on!
Yes, it is possible to reset your Windows 11 PC without losing your files. Thai feature was made available in Windows 10 and is now available on Windows 11 as well. While the method is guaranteed to keep your files, it is recommended that you create a manual backup of your files to your external drive, just in case something goes wrong.
Steps to Reset Your Windows 11 PC Without Losing Data
Following the reset process is simple and easy. It should just take you less than a few minutes to begin the reset process, which keeps all of your files and folders.
Step 1: First, open the Start menu and lock on the Settings app.
Step 2: Now, click on the System tab from the left-hand side.
Step 3: With the System menu open on the left, scroll down and click on the Recovery option.
Step 4: There are two options that you can choose to reset your PC without losing any of the files.
Step 4.1: First, if you click on the button that says Reinstall Now, your PC will reinstall Windows 11 right away, but it will keep all of your files and folders.
Step 4.2: When you use this option, Windows will try to fix or repair files that may be corrupted or missing.
Step 5: There is also a second method that you can follow to reset your Windows 11 PC without losing any of the files.
Step 5.1: In the same Recovery menu in the Settings app, you will see a Recovery Options header.
Step 5.2: Now, click on the button that says Reset PC.
Step 5.3: A pop-up dialog will now appear. You need to pick the Keep My Files option.
Step 5.4: Once you have selected that option, follow the on-screen steps to begin the rest process of your Windows 11 PC.
When the reset process has been completed, you should be able to see all of your files, folders, and even the Settings that you made to Windows 11 restored right away. This helps you to get back to using your PC quickly and without having to waste any time restoring backed-up data.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes the guide on how you can follow two different ways to reset your Windows 11 PC without losing any of your files, folders, and even Windows settings. So, what kind of method would you pick to keep your files before resetting? Trusting Windows 11 to keep your data safe, or manually backing up all your files and data to an external storage drive? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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