Reset Windows 11 PC

This guide will help you reset your Windows 11 PC, whether you're looking to refresh your system or prepare it for sale removing your personal data.

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Left click on Search on the taskbar

Type 'Settings' into the search box and then select **Settings** in System

Select **System**

Scroll down the right menu options and select **Recovery**

Click here

Under Recovery options, select **Reset PC**

Select either **Keep my files** or **Remove everything**

If you are planning to dispose or sell your computer, Remove everything is the best option but understand, this wipes all data files and user settings off the computer.

This will then start the resetting process

Once your computer restarts, you will have a clean installation of Windows 11 that requires the user account setting back up.