What Will Happen if I Reset my PC?

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Jerry· Answered on Jan 21, 2026

You have two choices when resetting your computer: keep or lose your data. Your documents, images, and other content will be secure if you maintain your data. All the apps you downloaded from the Microsoft Store will be lost. Most settings will be the same (some will be changed). You will be logged out of all browsers and programs, but that won't be a problem because it's simple to get back in.

As mentioned above, when you reset your PC, you will lose your data and installed programs saved in the Windows installation drive. It will also remove third-party device drivers and personal settings. As a result, your Windows installation would be just as new.

Resetting your computer will wipe all personal files and documents from the PC's hard drive, so you should back up your files first. You can use the built-in Windows backup utility or a third-party backup software like EaseUS Todo Backup. It is worth noting that Windows native backup programs have some drawbacks, such as no advanced backup options and no cloud storage. Therefore, it would be better to use professional backup software such as EaseUS Todo Backup.

EaseUS Todo Backup is a powerful backup utility for all computer users. It lets you automatically back up your files, systems, disk as well as partitions. It can help you migrate Windows to an SSD, thus enabling you to create the same hard drive image, along with all Windows installation files, configurations, program components, and every bit of data. Besides, it allows you to install Windows on an SSD without using a USB and create an iso image of the operating system.

When you reset your PC, you will not need to reinstall Windows. But your files and documents stored in the drive will get lost. Therefore, you should create a backup of your files before resetting your PC.