Keep my files: Reinstalls Windows 10 while keeping your personal files, but deletes all apps, drivers, and settings you installed or changed. Remove everything: Reinstalls Windows 10 and deletes all files, apps, drivers, and settings you installed or changed. Restore factory settings: Reinstalls the original version of Windows that came with your PC and deletes all files, apps, drivers, and settings you installed or changed.
Resetting your computer will restore Windows 8 if you previously upgraded to Windows 8. 1. After the reset is complete, you’ll be required to upgrade once again to Windows 8. 1.
Alternately, insert the Windows installation disc into your computer’s disc drive, go to Control Panel > Recovery > Advanced Recovery Methods, and select the option to reinstall Windows using the installation disc. Windows will guide you through the entire process for resetting your PC and reinstalling Windows. [3] X Research source
