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Resetting This PC Stuck [Factory Reset]: 4 Quick Fixes
A System Repair may be the fastest fix
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Updated onMarch 21, 2024
updated onMarch 21, 2024
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Windows 10 has been around for quite some time, and if the statistics are to be believed, Windows 10 has been installed on over 200 million devices since its launch.
Now, no system in this world is perfect, right? The same is the case with Windows 10.
Even Windows 10 has some bugs that make users run into problems that are hard to solve, but thanks to Microsoft, these bugs are being worked on as soon as they are found.
Why is my PC stuck on Resetting this PC screen?
Some users have been stuck while performing a reset. Here are a few known causes:
What does factory reset mean and what kind of problems do users encounter?
The factory reset feature allows you to save your data from deletion while retaining the same OS and license you had so far. Therefore, this is a great way to fix many problems on your PC, but sometimes the reset process can get stuck.
Here are some common variations that users reported:
One of the many bugs that Windows 10 is plagued by is that some users seem toget stuck while resetting Windows 10. In this post, we will see below how to fix this issue.
How do I fix a PC stuck on resetting this pc screen?
Before starting this with any of the solutions, Here are a few things you must note:
1. Repair the computer
This repair may take a while, so you should patiently wait it out and try the reset afterward.
2. Run your File Checker
If for some reason these manual steps don’t help you, we suggest you try using aspecialized toolto do the job for you.
3. Restore the computer
4. Reinstall Windows 10
If nothing else works, and your PC is still stuck during a factory reset, your only option might be to perform aclean install of Windows 10.
To do that, we advise you toback up your files from the C drivejust to be safe.
It would be best if you did this as a last resort because, in most cases, the above-mentioned solutions would be effective enough.
These solutions have been very useful for many users. You should, however, pick the most appropriate solution and work your way from there.
Lastly, if you have any other suggestions or questions, feel free to leave them in the comments section below, and we’ll be sure to check them out.
More about the topics:boot errors,PC Reset
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
