Personally I use the restore backup image method, once I get a computer up and running with drivers etc..... NO windows updates, make image backup stored on usb pen and put it away, had to use my pen yesterday, only took 20mins to do👍🏻 and didn't have to mess around finding drivers etc...... Reason had to do it this way was due to programs etc... would open then shut immediately, couldn't find answer online, used image to restore, all great, then problem came back, restore again, problem came back, did complete clean install, problem came back again 😡😡😡😡😡, after messing around for bit used image backup to restore again, what I noticed was before doing the image backup, I HADN'T installed one program, it was GPU tweaker II , Didn't install again, problem gone, my point is your type of person that could do video about programs opening and shutting immediately, as it seems to be a very common problem on windows 10, and Nvidia graphics cards are the goto for people, and GPU tweaker II is always on disk in box, and people use it all the time 👍🏻🤪
Hey Brian I was just wondering that unlike all other big UA-cam channels you don't make sponsored videos. So just thought of telling you that we really appreciate all the information you provide us with and all the hard work you put into your videos😊
I had seen many videos about this subject. This is amazingly the most comprehensive, well-explained, and clear video. Thanks very much much much appreciated.
Hi Brian. To me, old school but I much prefer to do a "clean install" rather than a "factory re set" Clean install is when you format your hard drive after backing up any personal stuff. Then do a clean install of windows.
Option #2 at least once a year is good IT practice, second only to backup, backup, and backup. Thanks for the video. Folks should bookmark it for that inevitable day.
In my opinion it's also worth reinstalling every couple of years even if you're not experiencing any issues, I did this earlier this week on my Surface Pro and my Windows folder went down from 45Gb to 14Gb (admittedly I haven't reinstalled every program I originally had on there but it'll still take a while to work its way back up to 45Gb). I backed up all my personal files to an external HDD first (and also any config settings from appdata for certain programs) and then created a recovery USB stick.
That was clear and consise and I hope I will remember in the future. In the past one of my biggest bug-bears has been "essential" software which will simply not un-install even when you use the application on the softwares web site to completely etc etc etc. I have had issues in the past (some years in the past - with Norton AV) which refused to go completely and the only way I could think of at the time was to ""completely"" re-install including a complete Disc Format to get rid of the b-thing. I HOPE that I may not have needed to do that because of all of the implication of re-installation of everything else. Was There?
Wow the only reason I use windows instead of any other just because of this amazing feature "reset this pc". Windows lovely in features and devil in collecting telemetry. Thanks man. Hope everything recovers for you and your family soon.😁
I tried everything on my laptop. I followed every instruction all videos asked me to do especially from windows support. I tried using the command promt but it didn't work, I tried installing recovery media but it did not install, I tried to restart to find the stuff in advanced options but it only shows UEFI firmare. My computer is stuck on this and I need to get rid of whatever is preventing it.
I have always enjoyed the tutorial from Brain, thorough yet straight to the point, welldone and thank you. My win10 was upgraded from win8, would that makes any different? If I perform the reset would they keep my current product key after installation? Or do I need to jot down the key number before I reset the windows? thanks.
Does Reset this PC remove everything option take it back to Microsoft defaults or will it keep vendor drivers and software like HP utilities if it is an HP laptop/desktop?
Hi Brian! I want to reset my Windows 10 enterprise tablet. The problem is it stuck on 38% for like 8h already. Few wideos with dimmilar problem explain that you have to be patient but Im waiting literally 8h. I think its just stuck forever. Is it good idea to use media creation tool to reainstall windows? I have this tablet second hand and for security reasons I want to completly factory reset it. Please help 🙏 PS: Sowwy for english, its my second leanguage
I followed your previous video about disabling system restore, today I was faced with my nvidia graphics card not being recognised, forgot I disabled restore. Now I got my self into a situation where it won't download a fresh copy of Windows, and won't reload a copy from hard drive is this because I deleted the shadow thingy? (plz forgive my technical incompetence). I may have a system image on another drive to save my bacon. But my question was is the shadow thingy related to not being able to reinstall from local drive? Thx
I’m having problems where I did factory reset but I can’t login in at all from scratch. It has brought up my old account I started but says it doesn’t exist. So I reset the password and tried the old PIN numbers and still nothing. I even tried resetting it from the start menu like shown and it still brings up my old account email and it’s not like a brand new pc type of deal. So right now it’s useless is there a way to fix it?
i cant format bro i dont know if my pc brake but says could not find the recovery environment and i have see so manny video on yt but i cant do anything
Do you know why I cannot Recovery Reset this PC? I won’t work and I have already downloaded a Media Creator Tool and reinstall windows 10 on my Computer.
I cannot reset my laptop it goes back to the same screen over and over something about internet browser open then it will take me back to the screen where I put in my time and location and stuff I cannot connect to my internet to update the pc as it tells me so now it’s stuck in the reboot
Every time i attempt any of these my pc will not restart. the screen goes black and does nothing. until im forced to power it off . it will boot up to desktop and everything but i cannot get any reset or repairs to work at all. just goes black and nothing more
Im at a loss I cant reset if I try to use google for some reason Microsoft family features blocks me. All I wanted to do was boot up my damn pc and install a driver for a gpu.
Great video Brian. I was only trying to explain the different ways of reinstalling windows 10 to a friend today. I've sent him a link to your video in explains it much better than I could .
@@cammy85 no... I can't do anything....my new pc shows black screen after logging in but with the mouse cursor ...i have tried alot to fix it but it won't fix 😞
@@rsssnd_ From black screen with cursor press ALT+CTRL+DEL if screen be blue with some choices select the "sign out" and that will open the lock screen ,now press SHIFT and keep it pressed and select restart with your mouse at down right corner of screen . Your PC will reboot at screen with choices for repairs and reset. Good Luck!
@@vasilispapas482 didn't work ...i have installed a new windows and thankfully i was able to keep some data.....but Thank you so so much that atleast tried to help ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️...i really appreciate that ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@techh9171 using a usb to reset it, downloading windows from a different pc or your pc that won’t reset onto a flash drive and then plug in the drive and load bios and launch that flash drive.
Lots of people asked for this video, its pretty basic, but its done now. Drop us a LIKE 👍
Nobody can beat you sir
Personally I use the restore backup image method, once I get a computer up and running with drivers etc..... NO windows updates, make image backup stored on usb pen and put it away, had to use my pen yesterday, only took 20mins to do👍🏻 and didn't have to mess around finding drivers etc...... Reason had to do it this way was due to programs etc... would open then shut immediately, couldn't find answer online, used image to restore, all great, then problem came back, restore again, problem came back, did complete clean install, problem came back again 😡😡😡😡😡, after messing around for bit used image backup to restore again, what I noticed was before doing the image backup, I HADN'T installed one program, it was GPU tweaker II , Didn't install again, problem gone, my point is your type of person that could do video about programs opening and shutting immediately, as it seems to be a very common problem on windows 10, and Nvidia graphics cards are the goto for people, and GPU tweaker II is always on disk in box, and people use it all the time 👍🏻🤪
Hey Brian
I was just wondering that unlike all other big UA-cam channels you don't make sponsored videos. So just thought of telling you that we really appreciate all the information you provide us with and all the hard work you put into your videos😊
I appreciate that!
I had seen many videos about this subject. This is amazingly the most comprehensive, well-explained, and clear video. Thanks very much much much appreciated.
You're very welcome!
I NEVER comment on videos, but this video, specifically the final method, was SUPER helpful. Thank you!!!
Nice to see you back Brian
Hey, thanks
Hi Brian. To me, old school but I much prefer to do a "clean install" rather than a "factory re set" Clean install is when you format your hard drive after backing up any personal stuff. Then do a clean install of windows.
I recently discovered your channel. Like your content.
Wish you speedy recovery.
Thanks and welcome
Good to see u back in action.
Option #2 at least once a year is good IT practice, second only to backup, backup, and backup.
Thanks for the video. Folks should bookmark it for that inevitable day.
Clean install is My favourite option,i don't know it has been used for me for 20 years,thanks good video.
Good choice!
In my opinion it's also worth reinstalling every couple of years even if you're not experiencing any issues, I did this earlier this week on my Surface Pro and my Windows folder went down from 45Gb to 14Gb (admittedly I haven't reinstalled every program I originally had on there but it'll still take a while to work its way back up to 45Gb). I backed up all my personal files to an external HDD first (and also any config settings from appdata for certain programs) and then created a recovery USB stick.
That was clear and consise and I hope I will remember in the future.
In the past one of my biggest bug-bears has been "essential" software which will simply not un-install even when you use the application on the softwares web site to completely etc etc etc. I have had issues in the past (some years in the past - with Norton AV) which refused to go completely and the only way I could think of at the time was to ""completely"" re-install including a complete Disc Format to get rid of the b-thing. I HOPE that I may not have needed to do that because of all of the implication of re-installation of everything else.
Was There?
Thx for the vid. May I assume external hdd’s should be disconnected before the Reset? Best wishes on your family’s health.
I would and backup data
Wow the only reason I use windows instead of any other just because of this amazing feature "reset this pc".
Windows lovely in features and devil in collecting telemetry.
Thanks man.
Hope everything recovers for you and your family soon.😁
You're welcome!
Thank you the 4th one really helped me
I tried everything on my laptop. I followed every instruction all videos asked me to do especially from windows support. I tried using the command promt but it didn't work, I tried installing recovery media but it did not install, I tried to restart to find the stuff in advanced options but it only shows UEFI firmare. My computer is stuck on this and I need to get rid of whatever is preventing it.
Did u got any solution??😊
I have always enjoyed the tutorial from Brain, thorough yet straight to the point, welldone and thank you. My win10 was upgraded from win8, would that makes any different? If I perform the reset would they keep my current product key after installation? Or do I need to jot down the key number before I reset the windows? thanks.
Does Reset this PC remove everything option take it back to Microsoft defaults or will it keep vendor drivers and software like HP utilities if it is an HP laptop/desktop?
were did you get your desktop photo?
I love ur content!
You're welcome
Will be the windows product key remembered or do i need to copy it?
Hi Brian! I want to reset my Windows 10 enterprise tablet. The problem is it stuck on 38% for like 8h already. Few wideos with dimmilar problem explain that you have to be patient but Im waiting literally 8h. I think its just stuck forever. Is it good idea to use media creation tool to reainstall windows?
I have this tablet second hand and for security reasons I want to completly factory reset it. Please help 🙏
PS: Sowwy for english, its my second leanguage
I have a doubt are cumulative update and security update the same ?
hi, after booting in the usb and installing Windows, what happens to the original OS?
Hi can you help me please will this work on windows 7 any help would be very great full.
Nice video
Thanks nice video
please can you make a video about
windows 10 Automatic Repair
Thanks Brian, hope your getting better from the Rona mate.
Take it easy pal look after yourself.👍
I am feeling a lot better thanks.
I followed your previous video about disabling system restore, today I was faced with my nvidia graphics card not being recognised, forgot I disabled restore. Now I got my self into a situation where it won't download a fresh copy of Windows, and won't reload a copy from hard drive is this because I deleted the shadow thingy? (plz forgive my technical incompetence). I may have a system image on another drive to save my bacon. But my question was is the shadow thingy related to not being able to reinstall from local drive? Thx
I’m having problems where I did factory reset but I can’t login in at all from scratch. It has brought up my old account I started but says it doesn’t exist. So I reset the password and tried the old PIN numbers and still nothing. I even tried resetting it from the start menu like shown and it still brings up my old account email and it’s not like a brand new pc type of deal. So right now it’s useless is there a way to fix it?
i cant format bro i dont know if my pc brake but says could not find the recovery environment and i have see so manny video on yt but i cant do anything
Wotcha Bri 😉✌️
Very well-made! ^^
Thanks! 😄
So doing this Factory reset will also remove any malware or viruses from the PC?
yes
When i try "reser this pc" it asks for a usb
Will this remove Administration? Because I forgot my password
Please help me
I received notification
SSDUpdate.exe has been blocked by windows defender/ security
What is program and what I have to do
Thanks
😊Thanks 😊 a 😊 lot 😊
Do you know why I cannot Recovery Reset this PC? I won’t work and I have already downloaded a Media Creator Tool and reinstall windows 10 on my Computer.
is there anyway the reverse a Windows 7 reset? Also can i reset a Hard drive password?
I cannot reset my laptop it goes back to the same screen over and over something about internet browser open then it will take me back to the screen where I put in my time and location and stuff I cannot connect to my internet to update the pc as it tells me so now it’s stuck in the reboot
Every time i attempt any of these my pc will not restart. the screen goes black and does nothing. until im forced to power it off . it will boot up to desktop and everything but i cannot get any reset or repairs to work at all. just goes black and nothing more
Thanks Brian.....
My pleasure!
After reset blue screen will don't come ah bro?
Why does it say there was a problem resetting this pc
I can’t use my start menu any other methods?
Thankssss❤
Im at a loss I cant reset if I try to use google for some reason Microsoft family features blocks me. All I wanted to do was boot up my damn pc and install a driver for a gpu.
Bruh plz help 😓😭😭😭 my reset option is not working after clicking and there is no option appearing to keep files or delete everything plz help
Thank you man! I love you for this video
Glad I could help. Don't forget hit the subscribe button. Thanks!
In my case no method is working, please help me 😢
Thanks.
You're welcome
I love your voice.❤
Thanks
Great video Brian.
I was only trying to explain the different ways of reinstalling windows 10 to a friend today.
I've sent him a link to your video in explains it much better than I could .
Glad it helped!
The 3rd on I don't have it
It doesn’t show advanced options
If only it would be sure that this solves the problem?
I’m not getting the option to reset pc
Man won't even open up the start tab
What do I do to reset
Trying this on my school laptop, I have no idea if this will work. 🤔
Can we do it without loosing the data ?
Yiou have to make aa backup of your data. Windows has backup tools, including a system image creator. Or there are other programs online.
@@cammy85 no... I can't do anything....my new pc shows black screen after logging in but with the mouse cursor ...i have tried alot to fix it but it won't fix 😞
@@rsssnd_ if you can see your cursor and your on the desktop screen try right clicking and scroll to view and down to show desktop...just a thought.
@@rsssnd_ From black screen with cursor press ALT+CTRL+DEL if screen be blue with some choices select the "sign out" and that will open the lock screen ,now press SHIFT and keep it pressed and select restart with your mouse at down right corner of screen . Your PC will reboot at screen with choices for repairs and reset.
Good Luck!
@@vasilispapas482 didn't work ...i have installed a new windows and thankfully i was able to keep some data.....but Thank you so so much that atleast tried to help ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️...i really appreciate that ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Install Linux?
just wanted to let you know
could we please have different music.
what on?
I can't factory reset my pc at all
You could have a hardware issue
@@Britec09 okay thank you
For some odd reason it will not reset, saying there was a problem resetting your pc. Getting very annoyed.
Did you find any solution?
@@techh9171 using a usb to reset it, downloading windows from a different pc or your pc that won’t reset onto a flash drive and then plug in the drive and load bios and launch that flash drive.
PSU busted can't do factory reset.
🤔🤔⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks
Thanks