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Reset PC in Windows 10

Hello,

If I reset my PC with the option of keeping my personal files, will it uninstall the apps from the store or all the application software that I've installed. Like suppose I have installed twitter app from the store and Chrome or VLC media player from the web (not the store, win 32 kind), resetting the PC will uninstall both kind or just the store apps? Because I don't mind if the store apps are uninstalled but other software that I've installed are important. Thank you.

Regards,

Raghu

Hello Raghu,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community and providing us with the detailed description about the issue.

As per the description, I understand that you are experiencing issue with what will happen if you reset your PC in Windows 10.

I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.

I would suggest you to refer to the article given below and check if that helps.

Please refer to the article given below and check if that helps.

How to refresh, reset or restore your PC

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc

When you refresh your PC:

  1. Windows will save your personal files, personalization settings, and Modern apps installed from the Windows Store.
  2. Windows will reset your PC settings.
  3. Windows will remove all installed desktop programs.
  4. A list of the removed programs will be saved to your desktop.

By resetting your computer settings and removing all desktop programs, Windows 8 can “refresh” your PC so it’s more like a fresh install without deleting your personal files.

When you Reset your PC:

When you reset your PC, Windows will remove everything. Think of this like doing a complete Windows reinstall and formatting your hard drive.

  1. All your personal files and apps will be removed.
  2. Your PC settings will be changed back to their defaults.

Note: If you’re experiencing problems with your computer and want to fix them, you should try refreshing your PC first. Windows will restore system files and desktop programs to their default state, saving all your important personal files (and Modern apps, if you use them.)

If you want to reset your computer to its factory default state – particularly useful if you’re getting rid of the computer and want to remove your personal data, or if you just want a clean start — you should reset your PC instead.

The above steps holds good for Windows 10 as well.

For more information:

I would suggest you to refer to the suggestions provided by “Andre Da Costa” replied on January 22, 2015 in the following Microsoft Community link.

Frequently Asked Questions: Windows 10

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki/insider_wintp-insider_install/frequently-asked-questions-windows-10/5c0b9368-a9e8-4238-b1e4-45f4b7ed2fb9

I hope this information is helpful.

Please do let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.

Regards
Jayant Gupta - Microsoft Support Engineer

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Last updated September 16, 2023 Views 10,868 Applies to: