So my intention is to do a full reset of my PC in addition to adding an SSD to my rig and re-install my OS to that instead of the HDD for better performance. I've already backed up my OS to a USB and can boot from it if required. I will attach my SSD to the new rig, but my question is when it comes to identifying the new SSD.
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Correct. It doesn't matter if you choose"delete everything" or"keep my files" for activation. Those only affect what will be deleted during the reset. License key is embedded into bios After resetting windows will automatically activated. If earlier Microsoft account is activated before resetting.
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Check your PC manufacturer's website for info on how to change your PC's boot order, and then try again. Select Repair your computer. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. From there, you can: Restore from a system restore point by selecting Advanced options > System Restore.
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Reset Windows 10. Click Start > Settings (or press Windows key + i) > click Update & security. Click Recovery then click Get Started under Reset this PC. Since we are performing a clean install, I will be selecting the option Remove everything, if you don't want to do that, you can click Keep my files.
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To Reset Windows 10 from Settings in Windows 10. You must be signed in as an administrator to reset Windows 10. 1 Do step 2 (Settings) or step 3 (Control Panel) below for how you would like to open Recovery in Settings. 2 Open Settings, click/tap on the Update & Security icon, and go to step step 4 below.
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Do this Twice. On the third boot attempt, Windows will boot into the Windows 10 Repair Environment, from there you can access Startup Recovery, Safe Mode, Command Prompt . . . etc. Go to Troubleshoot - Advanced Options - Reset this PC. You can choose to keep your files, your files and apps or nothing at all. Keeping nothing is the same as clean ...
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Open Start menu>Settings app. Go to System>Recovery options at the end. Under Recovery options, click Reset PC. Reset options in Windows 11, now in System Settings, instead of Update and Security. Select if you want to keep your files or remove the files. Removing the files is helpful if you plan to donate or sell your computer.
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Hi Brice, the best option is to completely Reset Windows, it will be the quickest and most secure way to do this. Then your Nephew can create their own account on the laptop when they get it . . Press the Shift Key and click Restart. Your PC will boot into the Windows Recovery Environment.
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Hello Jeeva! My name is Abdullah, and I will assist you today. I am sorry to know that you are experiencing this issue. When did you clean-install the Windows? If you have followed the steps given in the below article and the Reset this PC is still missing then it means that the
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1. Start Windows installation via USB; 2. Proceed with the installation until you reach the screen where you will select the disk for installation; 3. On this screen press Shift+F10 to open the Command Prompt; 4. Enter the commands below: 5.
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