How to Factory Reset a Windows 11 Computer Step-by-Step

Part 1: how to reset windows 11

Simple guide on how to reset windows 11 to factory settings.

Open Settings

^{Press Windows + i to open Setting. Select System.}

Go to Recovery

^{Scroll down and click Recovery}

Empty the recycle Bin

^{Under “Recovery options”, click Reset PC.}

Click Reset PC

^{Choose keep my files (Quick refresh) or Remove everything (Fresh start).}

Choose an Option

^{Select Cloud download (Recommended) or Local reinstall.}

Confirm and reset

^{Review your settings, then click Reset. Your PC will restart.}

Part 2: ADVANCED & INTERMEDIATE OPTIONS

More ways to reset or troubleshoot Windows 11.

Reset with Advanced Startup

^{Restart your PC.}
^{As soon as it turns on press and hold the power button to force a shutdown.}
^{Repeat 2-3 times until you see “Preparing Automatic Repair”}
^{Click Advanced options > Troubleshoot > Reset this PC and follow the steps.}

Reset Using Installation Media

^{Create a Windows 11 install USB on another PC (see Microsoft Media creation tool).}
^{Boot from the USB drive}
^{Click Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.}
^{Follow the on-screen steps.}

Reset from the cloud vs Local Reinstall

Use Command Prompt (Advanced)