What Is the Difference Between Restore and Reset in Windows 10
Computers are known to be prone to errors. It's like an endless quest where you solve a mistake, and another is around the corner. Manufacturers such as Microsoft understand this well, which is why they offer built-in tools such as Reset and Restore for rainy days. They act as a security system when you end up with no other option.
What to expect? You will learn what these two parameters are, how they differ, why you need to understand them, and when and how to use them. Pretty much everything then.
Let's start.
1. What is reset
Reset will reinstall Windows OS on your computer. You can think of this as a type of format in which all your data will be deleted and all third-party applications uninstalled. Your computer will be returned to you as you received it on your first purchase.
During the reset process, you will have the option of backing up your personal files. In this case, your files will not be affected, but you will always lose all applications and settings (applications and operating system). You get a new start. Even if there is an option to not delete your files, I recommend you to make a backup. In case.
2. What is the restoration?
Windows 10 computers perform a weekly (snapshot) backup of your computer. A backup is also performed when the system detects major changes. These may include updates, installations or uninstallation of software, etc.
Restoring your computer will cancel all changes made after the backup. What is interesting to note here is that your personal files will not be affected. We talk about applications, settings and as such.
3. Similarities and differences
These two steps are often recommended when all other troubleshooting steps fail. When nothing works and you experience major problems like a malware infection, the system is down or continues to crash, new drivers, operating system updates, or applications are working. irregularly, etc. However, the way they solve these problems is very different.
Reset will restore your computer to the factory state, giving you a clean slate to start over. The restoration is a better alternative. This will restore the system to an earlier time. At any time, several backups are available and you can also manage them manually. You know, when you try something new and you know things are going to break.
The advantage of the restoration is that you do not lose all your applications and their respective settings. Just all the changes that have been made after that time when the backup was done. It's like a week of changes and personal files at most that will not be affected.
4. How to reset
Here's the easiest and easiest way to reset your Windows 10 computer. Tap the Start menu, hold down the Shift key, and click the Restart button.
You can also reset from Settings> Update and Security> Recovery.
You will see two options. Choose to keep all your files or delete everything. Call according to your situation and if you have a backup somewhere.
Most applications can be reinstalled from the Microsoft Store. However, those that can not be installed will need to be installed from the web. Windows will create and save a handy list of these apps for you.
Click Reset to begin the process. Make sure to connect your computer to a power source at this point. If your computer shuts down during the reset or restore process, you may need to purchase a new computer.
Tada! You can now start configuring everything from scratch.
If you see a different screen with options like this, click Troubleshooting, and then select Reset. This will depend on how you started the reset process. The end result remains the same.
5. How to restore
Restoring your computer to an earlier time is also an easy process. Again, I can not emphasize this too much, but you need to make a backup copy to be safer. Locate and open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
Look for 'recovery' and select Recovery. You can see that there is also an option to create a restore point. You know what this option will do.
Click Open System Restore.
Click Next in the following window to begin.
You will see the last restore point now. In my case, the snapshot was taken after a system upgrade. See the Description and Type column for more details. If you want to go back in time, click Show more restore points.
Choose one based on your needs and continue by clicking Next. Restoration points are usually taken when everything worked perfectly.
Restore the balance
Microsoft has been able to simplify and simplify the reset and restore processes. You just need to know the basics. You will not often need it either, but when you need it, they can save your life. I recommend these two only when nothing else works. You know, as a last resort.
Then: Do you want to back up and restore Windows drivers? Linked below is a way to do this using the command prompt.