If your device doesn't perform as good as it is supposed to, and you have tried everything to fix it but nothing worked, you need to reset it.
There are two ways of resetting a device: hard reset (hardware reset), which involves deletion on all the data stored in your device and soft reset, which involves resetting the settings only, and not deletion of data.
Read the solutions carefully to avoid data loss, and other unwanted outcomes.
If you want to delete all the personal data in your computer and start from scratch, consider reinstalling your operating system.
To learn how to reinstall the operating system, check out the don't know how to (re-)install the operating system solutions.
If you use Windows 8(.1) and your computer starts misbehaving, and if you want to delete all the data stored on it (pictures, videos, sounds) consider resetting Windows. By resetting it you will restore the factory settings and delete personal data.
To reset Windows 8(.1):
Note: You'll have to wait for approximately an hour for the process to complete, and the computer will restart a few times. Bear in mind that the full cleaning of the computer will take longer than Just remove my files.
Also, don't interrupt the procedure. If you use a laptop, connect it to the AC adapter to avoid sudden shutdowns.
Windows 10 offers an easy way for you to reset your computer, without having to reinstall it manually (From the DVD).
To reset Windows 10:
Note: you may notice the option Restore factory settings on some computers. If you select it, will reinstall any applications your computer manufacturer installed on your computer.
Do not interrupt the process to prevent data loss. If you use a laptop, connect it to its AC Adapter.
The System Restore feature ‘rewinds' your Windows to a certain restore point in the past when your computer was working properly, without affecting your documents.
To restore your computer:
Note: In order for this feature to work you need a restore point from the period when your computer was working properly. If you didn't create one, (usually they are created automatically) this solution won't work for you. Check out the other solutions.
The System Restore feature ‘rewinds' your Windows to a certain restore point in the past when your computer was working properly, without affecting your documents.
To restore your computer:
Note: Do not interrupt the process to avoid irreversible software damages and data loss. If you use a laptop, connect it to the AC adapter before you start restoring Windows.
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