Reset or Reinstall Windows 10 on a Dell Computer
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Learn about the different ways to reset or reinstall Windows 10 on your Dell computer.
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Discover many ways to reset or reinstall Windows 10 on your Dell computer.
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Discover many ways to reset or reinstall Windows 10 on your Dell computer.
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< p>Directory:Use File History to back up your files
Video
Perform a System Restore in Windows 10
Refresh your copy of Windows 10 without data loss
Use Push Button Reset to Reset Windows 10
Use Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) Reinstall Windows 10 as Dell Factory Image
Use recovery media to reinstall Windows 10 as a Dell factory image
Install or Update Windows 10 Drivers for Your Dell Computer
>Additional information and useful links
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This article introduces several types of restore, reset and reinstallation of Windows 10. Please refer to the table below and select the most similar scenario to your situation:
Problem
Refer to section
Your device is not working properly because of recent installation Some things.
Performing a System Restore in Windows 10
Your device is not working properly and you don't know why.
Refresh your copy of Windows 10 without losing data
You want to reset your device back to the pure Microsoft version of Windows, and Windows starts normally.
Use Push Button Reset to Reset Windows 10
You want to reset your device to Dell factory settings and Windows starts normally.
Use Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to Reinstall Windows 10 as Dell Factory Image
You want to reset your device back to Dell factory settings, but Windows cannot start.
Use Recovery Media to Reinstall Windows 10 as Dell Factory Image
Use File History to back up your files
When you try to refresh or reset the system, Dell recommends using File History to back up your data.
Read more about File History on the page
Backup your files
(Back up your files) from Microsoft.
Video
How to Perform System Recovery in Windows 10
Duration: 1:06 Closed captions: Available in several languages. Click the CC icon to change the "subtitle" language.
How to reset your system in Windows 10
Duration: 0:34 Closed captions: English only
Run System in Windows 10 Restore
To perform a system restore, follow these steps:
Click
To start up
, then enter
< p>Control Panel.
Search in Control Panel to continue
Recovery
(Recovery).
Select
Recovery
(Recovery)>
Open System Restore
(Open System Restore) >
Following
(Following).
Select the restore point related to the problematic app, driver, or update, then select
Following
>
Done< /p>
.
Remark:
If you make a mistake while using System Restore, please refer to the article "
When restoring the directory from the restore point, the system restore failed
".
Refresh your copy of Windows 10 without losing data
Windows 10 can reset all of its system files without affecting your personal data. Refresh will do the following:
Reinstall Windows 10 and keep your personal files.
Delete your installed apps and drivers.
Delete the changes you made to the settings.
Remove all manufacturer-installed applications from your personal computer. (If your PC is running Windows 10, the application provided by your PC manufacturer will be reinstalled.)
To start using System Files Refresh, follow these steps:
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Start
,
and type "reset".
Select
Reset this PC (System Settings)
(Reset This PC [System Settings]).
Under Reset this PC, select
Begin
.
Select option
Keep my files
(Keep my files).
Note any apps or drivers that need to be reinstalled after the refresh is complete.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the refresh process. It will take some time and your computer will restart.
Restore Your Dell Computer Using Windows Push Button Reset
If you want to reset your computer to a brand new Windows 10 and delete all files, please follow the steps below:
Remark:
This is not a Dell Factory Image Reset. This process will reinstall the Windows 10 operating system, remove all your personal files, remove your installed apps and drivers, remove any changes you made to settings, and remove all Dell installed apps. Before starting this task, make sure you have
backed up your files
.
Some Dell tablets may be configured to add factory-installed Dell software during this process.
Click
To start up
,
Then type "reset".
Select
Reset this PC (System Settings)
(Reset This PC [System Settings]).
Under Reset this PC, select
Begin
.
Select option
Delete all
(Delete all).
If you want to keep this computer, please select
Just delete my files
(Just delete my files). If you want to recycle the computer, please select
I mean do anybody know how to reset a DELL laptop
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Delete files and clean drive
(Delete files and clean drive).
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process. It will take some time and your computer will restart.
Use Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to Reinstall Windows 10 to Dell Factory Image
To reset computer to Dell factory image (i.e. factory system) including Dell factory image For installed apps and software, please follow the steps below :
Remark:
This step does not apply to devices with less than 2GB memory and/or less than 32GB storage space.
Remark:
This process will format the hard drive and delete all data. Before starting this task, make sure you have
backed up your files
.
Click
To start up
,
Then type "reset".
Select
Reset this PC (System Settings)
(Reset This PC [System Settings]).
Under Advanced Startup, select
Restart now
(Restart now).
On the Choose an option screen, select
Troubleshoot
(Repair).
Select
Restore factory image
.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process. It will take some time and your computer will restart.
From outside Windows
After the third boot attempt, the computer will automatically enter the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Follow the steps below to restore the operating system.
On the Choose an option screen, select
Troubleshoot
(Repair).
On the Troubleshoot screen, select
Restore factory image
.
Use Recovery Media to Reinstall Windows 10 as Dell Factory Image
Remark:
Customers upgrading their device from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 should reinstall the original operating system that came with their computer and then upgrade to Windows 10 again.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process. It will take some time and your computer will restart.
Remark:
Visit the page
Media Backup
for information on creating recovery discs for Dell computers or downloading images online.
Remark:
This step does not apply to devices with included memory less than 2GB and/or storage space less than 32GB.
Remark:
This process will format the hard drive and delete all data. Before starting this task, make sure you have
backed up your files
.
Insert the recovery media into a USB port or DVD drive, depending on the format used to create the recovery media.
Stopped.
Activate. On the screen where the Dell logo appears, repeatedly press
F12
until you see
Prepare a unique boot menu
in the upper right corner of the screen >.
From the boot menu, select the UEFI boot device that matches your media type (USB or DVD).
Select your keyboard language.
On the Choose an option screen, select
Troubleshoot
(Repair).
Select
Recover via drive
.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process. It will take some time and your computer will restart.
Install or Update Windows 10 Drivers for Your Dell Computer
Dell updates drivers, applications, and firmware to meet the needs of new software and hardware. Visit the page
Driver and Download FAQ
to learn more about installing and updating drivers in the correct order.
Additional information and useful links
Here are some additional links that may be useful for customers who wish to reinstall their operating system:
How to Restore Windows 10 Upgrade to Previous OS
Restore, factory reset or reinstall Windows 7 on your Dell computer.
How to Set Up a New Dell Computer
How to Find and Activate Microsoft Office 2016, 2019, or 365 on a Dell Computer
To create a system restore point:
p>Solution
Out of Warranty? No problem. Browse the website
Dell.com/support
, enter your Dell Service Tag and view our services.
Remark:
The service only applies to
United States
,
Canada
,
UK
,
France
,
Germany
,
Mainland China
and
Japan
Personal Computer Clients. Server and storage are not applicable.
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