Windows 10 won't let me do a full reset.

[budgy]

My computer is all screwy and want to do a full reset (delete all files). I want to delete all files and drivers and start clean.

Unfortunately, it won't let me and it says "Windows has a problem resetting your computer: no changes has been made".

Anyone now how to fix this? I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[techgeek]

Since you are deleting all files anyway, why not do a clean install? This would seem me the better approach.

If you go this route, is the OS on an SSD? If so you should probably do a Secure Erase on it prior to installing Windows 10.

 

[detroitwillfall]

My computer is all screwy and want to do a full reset (delete all files). I want to delete all files and drivers and start clean.

Unfortunately, it won't let me and it says "Windows has a problem resetting your computer: no changes has been made".

Anyone now how to fix this? I would greatly appreciate it.

so you want a clean install then? nothing kept?

windows had the fresh/reset options which u say the latter doesn't work for you anymore.

if there isn't anything at all you need or want, or you have stuff backed up pop in a windows 10 install dvd/usb and reinstall windows

 

[techgeek]

My computer is all screwy and want to do a full reset (delete all files). I want to delete all files and drivers and start clean.

Unfortunately, it won't let me and it says "Windows has a problem resetting your computer: no changes has been made".

Anyone now how to fix this? I would greatly appreciate it.

so you want a clean install then? nothing kept?

windows had the fresh/reset options which u say the latter doesn't work for you anymore.

if there isn't anything at all you need or want, or you have stuff backed up pop in a windows 10 install dvd/usb and reinstall windows

So you went full OCD and got an i7. Well way to overkill it. And you went AsRock, booo.

 

[budgy]

I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I don't have DVD

 

[techgeek]

That's easy, just download the Media Creation Tool here:

Windows 10 Media Creation Tool

Make the USB media install medium and boot from it and install Windows.

You might want to download your drivers beforehand. Though if your system is older you might get lucky and Windows 10 will have your network drivers (wifi or ethernet), though to be sure, I would at least consider downloading them.

 

[herrwizo]

So head over to Microsoft's site and download Windows 10 ISO file, burn it to DVD or make a bootable USB stick and that's all.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO

Latest builds of Windows 10 also allow you to use your current Windows 7 key to activate it.

 

[techgeek]

So head over to Microsoft's site and download Windows 10 ISO file, burn it to DVD or make a bootable USB stick and that's all.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO

Latest builds of Windows 10 also allow you to use your current Windows 7 key to activate it.

He shouldn't need the key, he's already activated the upgrade. Therefore MicroSoft's activation servers have already logged his motherboard and old product key and given him a digital entitlement for Windows 10. When asked for a product key, all you have to do is click skip. Actually you will likely be asked twice at different times, just click skip each time you're asked. Once Windows has an internet connection it will automagically activate.

 

[Colif]

Last time i ran, the option was "I don't have a key" but skip is close enough

 

[techgeek]

I just meant skip the prompt for a key. I think you can just click Next when it asks for a key.

 

[detroitwillfall]

My computer is all screwy and want to do a full reset (delete all files). I want to delete all files and drivers and start clean.

Unfortunately, it won't let me and it says "Windows has a problem resetting your computer: no changes has been made".

Anyone now how to fix this? I would greatly appreciate it.

so you want a clean install then? nothing kept?

windows had the fresh/reset options which u say the latter doesn't work for you anymore.

if there isn't anything at all you need or want, or you have stuff backed up pop in a windows 10 install dvd/usb and reinstall windows

So you went full OCD and got an i7. Well way to overkill it. And you went AsRock, booo.

lol

 

[Kory_2]

My computer is all screwy and want to do a full reset (delete all files). I want to delete all files and drivers and start clean.

Unfortunately, it won't let me and it says "Windows has a problem resetting your computer: no changes has been made".

Anyone now how to fix this? I would greatly appreciate it.

HERE IS THE BEST WAY TO RESTART OS TO FACTORY,

IF IT WAS WINDOWS XP OR 7 AND PUT WINDOWS 10 ON IT, IT WILL STAY WINDOWS 10 AND I THINK OTHER OSÈS ARE DELETED ALSO!! BUT WORKED FOR ME WHENN I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.

RIGHT CLICK THE WINDOWS BUTTTON ON DESKTOP
HOVER CURSOR OVER SHUTDOWN OR SIGN OUT!

THEN THE MOST IMPORTANT PART!!

HOLD! SHIFT AND CLICK RESTART, MAY NEED TO HOLD SHIFT AFTER CLICKING,
COMPUTER WILL EITHER RESTART AND ASK WHAT YOU WANT TO DO, OR WILL ASK BEFORE RESTART DEPENDING ON COMPUTER MAKER,,

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY IF WRONG OPTION IS PICKED YOU WILL WIPE THE ENTIRE COMPUTER AND IT WILL BE GARBAGE.

 

[Colif]

lol. that just puts you in safe mode on win 10... no factory reset options in there

 

[Kory_2]

lol. that just puts you in safe mode on win 10... no factory reset options in there

It'sthere man.. trust me I used it to fix my computer and for a buddy to restore so he could take it back to the store

1. HOLD shift press restart.

2. You will be taken to a screen that has three options.
I.CONTINUE =Exit and continue to windows.
II. TROUBLESHOOT= Reset your PC or see advanced options.
III. TURN OFF YOUR PC.

3. CHOOSE option two. Too TROUBLESHOOT.

4.Two more options will be displayed.
I. REST THIS PC=Lets you choose to keep or remove your files,then re-installs Windows.
II. ADVANCED OPTIONS

5. CHOOSE. REST THIS PC. and personally if I was reinstall Windows id remove all my files and re-install Windows.

6. Depending if you wanna keep your files or remove them. Pick your next option accordingly and let WINDOWS DO ITS THING.


This method completely RE-INSTALLS WINDOWS!!

 

[Colif]

You know, you are right... I hadn't used that often and must have forgotten all the steps between the shift key and safe mode.

 

[techgeek]

lol. that just puts you in safe mode on win 10... no factory reset options in there

It'sthere man.. trust me I used it to fix my computer and for a buddy to restore so he could take it back to the store

1. HOLD shift press restart.

2. You will be taken to a screen that has three options.
I.CONTINUE =Exit and continue to windows.
II. TROUBLESHOOT= Reset your PC or see advanced options.
III. TURN OFF YOUR PC.

3. CHOOSE option two. Too TROUBLESHOOT.

4.Two more options will be displayed.
I. REST THIS PC=Lets you choose to keep or remove your files,then re-installs Windows.
II. ADVANCED OPTIONS

5. CHOOSE. REST THIS PC. and personally if I was reinstall Windows id remove all my files and re-install Windows.

6. Depending if you wanna keep your files or remove them. Pick your next option accordingly and let WINDOWS DO ITS THING.


This method completely RE-INSTALLS WINDOWS!!

Was this computer that you used this method on an OEM computer (HP, Dell, etc). Often these methods are in put place by OEM"s as a recovery option. I don't think this will work on a home built PC. I've used a similar procedure on a couple of laptops (no OEM desktops though), but this is an OEM recovery method.

 

[Colif]

I just tried it, it takes you to advanced start up

http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2294-advanced-startup-options-boot-windows-10-a.html

My pc isn't an OEM, its custom but using normal win 10. I use advanced start up to help people so I know its part of normal win 10.

 

[Kory_2]

im all new to computer stuff, i know a bit but not a ton

 

[Colif]

its a slightly faster way into advanced start up from the desktop, less steps than going through settings/update & security/recovery/advanced start up

I just have to remember it exists now

 

[jim4781205]

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