{"id":10185,"date":"2025-04-12T01:10:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T01:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/?p=10185"},"modified":"2025-04-12T14:45:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T14:45:13","slug":"how-to-reset-windows-10-without-losing-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-reset-windows-10-without-losing-data\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Windows 10 Without Losing Data [2025]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, the admin will share with you how to reset windows 10 without losing any data.<\/p>\n<p>Reset Windows \u2013 This is one of the very useful features in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>This feature serves to set and revert all changes that have been made in Windows 10.<\/p>\n<p>Want to try the feature? Well, here I will explain the steps.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10292 size-full\" title=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Without Losing Data\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Without-Losing-Data.png\" alt=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Without Losing Data\" width=\"700\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Without-Losing-Data.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Without-Losing-Data-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Without-Losing-Data-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Without-Losing-Data-696x368.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68122a21e312c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-68122a21e312c\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-reset-windows-10-without-losing-data\/#Difference_Between_Reset_and_Reinstall\" title=\"Difference Between Reset and Reinstall\">Difference Between Reset and Reinstall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-reset-windows-10-without-losing-data\/#How_to_Reset_Windows_10_Like_New_Without_Losing_Data\" title=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\">How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-reset-windows-10-without-losing-data\/#Reinstall_Required_Apps\" title=\"Reinstall Required Apps\">Reinstall Required Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-reset-windows-10-without-losing-data\/#Reset_Windows_10_Via_Boot\" title=\"Reset Windows 10 Via Boot\">Reset Windows 10 Via Boot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/how-to-reset-windows-10-without-losing-data\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_Between_Reset_and_Reinstall\"><\/span><strong>Difference Between Reset and Reinstall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is the difference between reset and install again? It&#8217;s this easy&#8230;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reset is a step to restore system settings and conditions to the beginning when a new computer or laptop was used.<\/li>\n<li>Reinstall is a step to replace the system. So the old system data is changed to the new system data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In conclusion, although at first glance the same, but the two are different. Well, on Windows there are also two reset features.<\/p>\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Remove Everything<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Erase all system data, including personal data<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Keep Any Files<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Restore the system to its original state, but the personal data is still there<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reset_Windows_10_Like_New_Without_Losing_Data\"><\/span><strong>How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For those who want to try resetting Windows 10, here I will explain. This tutorial is made through the <a href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/windows-10-pro-product-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest version of Windows 10<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Here&#8217;s how to reset Windows 10 :<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Step 1: In the taskbar box, try typing &#8221; Reset this PC &#8220;, then open the program.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10282 size-full\" title=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data.png\" alt=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" width=\"700\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-696x399.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 2: Now you are in the Recovery menu. Click the Get Started button located in the Reset This PC section.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10283 size-full\" title=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-1.png\" alt=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" width=\"700\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-1.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-1-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-1-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-1-696x406.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 3: Then a new window will appear. Click the Keep My Files option.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10284 size-full\" title=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-2.png\" alt=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" width=\"692\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-2.png 692w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-2-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-2-150x88.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"td_quote_box td_box_center\"><p><strong>Be Careful.\u00a0Don&#8217;t make the wrong choice at this step.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Step 4: Then a new window will appear. Here is a list of all the applications that will later be deleted from your computer. Please click Next.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10285 size-full\" title=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-3.png\" alt=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" width=\"708\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-3.png 708w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-3-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-3-150x87.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-3-696x403.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 5: Finally, click Reset to start the process.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10286\" title=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-4.png\" alt=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" width=\"700\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-4.png 695w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-4-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-4-150x88.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Step 6: After that, the computer will automatically restart itself. Please just wait for the reset process that is running.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10287 size-full\" title=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-5.png\" alt=\"How to Reset Windows 10 Like New Without Losing Data\" width=\"700\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-5.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-5-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-5-150x88.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/How-to-Reset-Windows-10-Like-New-Without-Losing-Data-5-696x407.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In my experience, it usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on how many applications are installed and the specifications of the computer being used.<\/p>\n<p>Done with all the reset steps.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"Fixed: Hard Drive Making Noise Problem [100% Working]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/hard-drive-making-noise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fixed: Hard Drive Making Noise Problem<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"entry-title td-module-title\"><a title=\"How to Fix Error Code 0x800F081F in Windows 10 [2022]\" href=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/fix-error-code-0x800f081f-in-windows-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Fix Error Code 0x800F081F in Windows 10<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reinstall_Required_Apps\"><\/span><strong>Reinstall Required Apps<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because the system state is restored to the beginning. With the above method, the personal data will still be there, but all the apps will be deleted.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, please install back the required applications. Includes drivers such as VGA and audio.<\/p>\n<p>The rest is up to you, hehe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reset_Windows_10_Via_Boot\"><\/span><strong>Reset Windows 10 Via Boot<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This method is in addition if the position of the computer cannot enter Windows as usual.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Please follow these steps.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Insert the Windows installation DVD into your computer or laptop<\/li>\n<li>Set boot to the DVD via BIOS<\/li>\n<li>After entering the installation window, select Repair your Computer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10288 size-full\" title=\"Reset Windows 10 Via Boot\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot.png\" alt=\"Reset Windows 10 Via Boot\" width=\"700\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-696x399.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Troubleshoot menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10289 size-full\" title=\"Reset Windows 10 Via Boot\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-1.png\" alt=\"Reset Windows 10 Via Boot\" width=\"700\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-1.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-1-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-1-696x393.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select Reset This PC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10290 size-full\" title=\"Reset Windows 10 Via Boot\" src=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-2.png\" alt=\"Reset Windows 10 Via Boot\" width=\"700\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-2.png 700w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-2-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-2-150x83.png 150w, https:\/\/techmaina.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reset-Windows-10-Via-Boot-2-696x385.png 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finally, just repeat the steps I explained earlier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>That&#8217;s our discussion this time, about how to do a reset in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/software-download\/windows10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 10<\/a>, without losing data.<\/p>\n<p>This article seems easy enough to understand, right?<\/p>\n<p>Even so, if you still have questions that have not been answered here, you are very welcome to ask through the comments column provided.<\/p>\n<p>May be useful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article, the admin will share with you how to reset windows 10 without losing any data. 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