FIX: Reset this PC doesn’t work in Windows 10

• The Reset this PC option is perfect if you run into serious problems without doing a clean install, or if you want to sell a used computer.
• If you see the message There was a problem resetting your PC , we suggest you run a simple sfc scan or reboot in Safe Mode and try again. See more ideas in the article.
• These types of system errors happen to many people, so there is no reason to panic. See our Windows System Error Troubleshooting section for similar articles.
• Learn how to fix your laptop or computer by visiting the section dedicated to these types of problems.

The reboot this PC in Windows 10 you can choose whether to keep your files or delete them completely, and then reinstall the Windows operating system.

To perform a PC Reset, sometimes called a Factory Reset, go to Settings > Update & Security > Reset this PC  > Get started . Choose an option after you are done.

You can also perform a PC restart by restarting your computer from the login screen.

This can be done by pressing the Windows logo key + L, then holding down the Shift key while selecting Power> Restart in the lower-right corner of the screen.

Once your PC restarts, you can select Troubleshoot > Reset this PC .

The reboot option is perfect if you run into serious problems, as it will reinstall your operating system, but without doing a clean install.

While restarting Windows 10 has several advantages over a clean install, many users reported that there was a problem restarting their PC message .

This can be a big problem and prevent you from restarting your Windows 10 installation, but in this article, we will try to fix this problem.

We have written a lot about PC restart problems before. Bookmark this page in case you need it later.

Contents index

• What to do if you cannot reset your PC [6 SOLUTIONS]
  • Solution 1 – Run SFC Scan
  • Solution 2: check recovery partitions to fix PC restart errors
  • Solution 3: use recovery media

What to do if you cannot reset your PC [6 SOLUTIONS]

1. Run SFC Scan
2. Check recovery partitions to fix PC restart errors
3. Use recovery media
4. Recover from a drive
5. Set your computer to Clean boot
6. Perform an update / reboot from WinRE

Solution 1 – Run SFC Scan

This is done when the problem is caused by a corrupted .dll file.

Here’s how to fix it:

1. Press Windows + X keys at the same time
2. Click Command Prompt (Admin) to open a Command Prompt
3. If prompted for permissions, click Yes
4. At the command prompt , type sfc / scannow  and press Enter.

You can also use a dedicated tool to clean your Registry, like CCleaner. Don’t forget to back up your registry first in case something goes wrong.

Learn everything there is to know about System File Checker from our detailed guide!

Solution 2: check recovery partitions to fix PC restart errors

A restart of the PC is more like a fresh installation of Windows because previously installed applications and drivers will be removed, and only those pre-installed or that came with your PC remain in the system.

Your recovery partitions may be corrupted, causing PC reboot to fail.

In this case, make sure your computer meets all the Windows 10 system requirements, and then reinstall Windows using the installation media tool by following these steps:

1. Select the download tool
2. Click Run (you must be an administrator to do this)
3. On the License Terms page , select Accept
4. On the What do you want to do page , choose Update this PC now
5. Click The tool will start downloading and installing Windows 10.
6. Follow the instructions on how to set up Windows 10 on your computer
7. When you’re ready to install, Windows 10 provides a summary of your choices and what will be left during the update. Select Change what to save
8. Set your preferences to Keep personal files and apps , or Keep only personal files , or Save nothing during update
9. Save and close open files and applications that are running
10. Select Install

Note : The installation will take some time and your computer will restart several times, so be sure not to turn it off.

If there is no recovery partition available, download and install the apps and drivers that were removed, not the ones that came with your computer.

Microsoft identified an issue causing the PC blue screen restart error shortly after installing Windows 10.

They released the cumulative update for Windows 10 on August 18, 2015, which includes a fix that prevents customers who have not yet tried to restart their PC from experiencing this error.

This is why you need to make sure you have installed the latest updates before doing a PC restart. The best way to make sure your PC is up to date is to enable Automatic Update.

The update, however, does not resolve the PC blue screen reboot error for those who have already encountered it