To get rid of the bloatware for a clean, fresh-from-Microsoft Windows 10 system, you previously had to download Windows 10 installation media, create a USB drive or DVD, and then reinstall Windows 10 yourself. RELATED: How Computer Manufacturers Are Paid to Make Your Laptop Worse

You’ll have to either live with that junk or spend time uninstalling it. From annoying bloatware to useful software drivers, it will all come back. In that case, resetting your PC will reset it to the way you got it from the factory–which includes all the software the manufacturer originally installed on your PC.

Like most people, you probably purchased a PC that came with Windows, plus some extra bloatware. But you probably didn’t install Windows yourself. If you installed Windows yourself, that means you’ll have a clean Windows system.

Just follow along the process by clicking on the “Reset” option when prompted.The “Reset this PC” feature resets your PC to its factory default settings.

You should opt for that if you’re giving up your system to someone else. And if you decide to go with Remove everything option, then you’ll also be provided an option to clean your drives. Note: When you reset Windows 10, all the third-party apps will be erased, no matter what option you choose. Either select ‘Keep my files’ or ‘Remove everything.’

Now, you’ll get two options to choose from.

Next, on the Recovery tab, click on Get Started in the Reset this PC section.Alternatively, use the Ctrl + I keyboard shortcut. First, navigate to Settings by searching for the ‘Settings’ keyword in the search field.Access ‘Reset this PC’ Option From Settings You can access the ‘Reset this PC’ option either from the Windows 10 Settings app or from elsewhere. How To Reset Windows 10 To Boost PC’s Performance?

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