The simplest way to do that is with a factory reset, which wipes your data from the hard drive and returns the computer to its original settings. With a Chromebook, a Mac, or a Windows PC, it ...

Starting your PC fresh can be a great way to clear out old files and junk. Here's everything you need to know to reset your Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC without doing a complete reinstall.

I finally did it. After months of putting up with a diminishing Windows experience plagued with issues, I bit the bullet and gave my Windows PC a proper factory reset—and boy does it feel good ...