A factory reset on Windows 11 returns a computer to its original factory settings, removing all data, apps, and personal settings. You can use factory reset options to address different issues such as crashes or sluggish system. A factory reset erase your accounts, preferences and personal files.
A factory reset is also required for Windows Autopilot if you need to re-provision the device for another user or device need to be migrated from one tenant to another tenant. A factory reset ensure that all settings and data for previous user / tenant are removed.
Follow the below steps to reset Windows 11 PC to factory settings.
Open the Settings app and navigate to System > Recovery. Click on Reset PC button.
On the Choose an Option page, select the appropriate option and click on Next. If you are resetting your device for Windows Autopilot then its recommended to use “Remove everything“.
On the How would you like to reinstall Windows page, select Local reinstall
On the Additional settings page, click on Next. If you want to change the settings then click on Change settings.
On the Ready to reset this PC page, click on Reset
You can now see the Preparing to reset page. You can monitor the progress here.
The device will now reboot and continue with reset process.
Once reset process completed, you will see Out of Box Experience (OOBE) page. You can continue with Windows 11 installation from here.
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