After you install Windows 11 on your PC to get all the new features, you may experience a problem or two while it is still new. However, you may encounter some errors even after installing Windows 11. We have put together some solutions to help you overcome the error ‘This PC cannot run Windows 11.’
While there are certain fixes for different errors, they don’t always work or give you the desired results. In such cases, you may want to reset your Windows 11 PC. However, one downside of resetting your PC is losing all your data. Except, that’s not the case.
Here’s how you can reset your Windows 11 PC without losing your data. All your files, folders, photos, music, etc. will remain intact on your hard drive or SSD.
What is a Windows 11 PC reset?
There are several reasons why you might want to reset your PC. If you frequently experience crashes, lags or performance issues, then resetting your PC is a good option. If some software component is working or you are experiencing the infamous BSOD error, a reset can help you fix it.
If your PC is old and slows down over time, resetting and reinstalling Windows 11 can help boost performance. In all these cases, it is important to retain your data as performing a backup and then restoring it can take a lot of time and effort.
What data does Windows 11 keep?
Windows 11 will retain all data on your hard drive or SSD. This includes files, folders, music, videos, photos, screenshots, documents, etc. However, you will lose all your installed apps. The settings on your PC will also be reset to default.
After reinstalling Windows 11, you’ll have to set it up like a new PC and reinstall all your apps. Microsoft makes it a little easier by giving you a list of apps that existed before the reset.
How to Reset Windows 11 Without Losing Data
Turn it on when you’re ready to reset your PC and follow these steps.
Step 1: Open the Start menu on Windows 11 and navigate to the Settings application. You can also use the search bar to find Settings.
Step 2: Make sure the System tab is selected in the left pane.
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom and find an option called Recovery. Click it.
Step 4: If you have problems with your PC, you can try to fix it first by clicking the ‘Fix it without resetting this PC’ banner. If you’ve already tried that, or if you’re sure you want to reset your computer, skip this step.
Step 5: Click Reset PC in Recovery Options.
Step 6: In the window that appears, select Keep my files. If you want to completely reset your PC, including the hard drive and SSD (not sure why you’re reading this), select Erase everything.
Step 7: The next step is to decide how you want to reinstall Windows 11 on your PC. If your PC comes with Windows 11 pre-installed, you should choose the Reinstall Local option. Otherwise, you can choose Cloud Install.
Cloud Install basically downloads Windows 11 using your internet connection and then installs it. If you are choosing Cloud Install, make sure you have enough bandwidth and more time.
Step 8: Select Next in the Additional Settings section.
Step 9: This is the final reset screen. Before you proceed, however, take a look at the notes and make sure that the options are what you selected. This is where Microsoft also gives you a list of apps to be removed.
Click ‘View apps to be removed’ to get a list of all your installed apps. You can take a screenshot of this or make a note elsewhere to make it easier to reinstall all your apps once your PC is reset. Once done, click Back.
Step 10: The last step is to hit that Reset button. Your PC will now initiate the reset. This process takes quite a while, depending on the settings you have chosen. If you’re using a laptop, it’s best to have it plugged into a charger during the reset.
After your PC resets, it will reboot into Windows, where you can set it up as a new PC. When you sign in, you’ll notice that your settings have been reset, but the files are still retained.
Reset all settings without losing data
Eliminate software problems on your Windows 11 PC by resetting your PC to default settings. You’ll save a lot of time by keeping your files and folders because you won’t have to move them to another storage device or the cloud and then download them.
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