Personalized Windows settings: Personalized Windows settings are saved in the cloud via your Microsoft account. One of the following options: Keep my files or Removes everything. User data (pictures, documents, music, videos, desktop shortcuts, and so on): During the Reset this PC process, you can choose Any device applets installed outside of INF are kept.

Operating system: Restores the release to manufacturing (RTM) state of the currently installed version of Windows.ĭrivers: Only INF based drivers are kept. Additional download (4 to 5 GB, dependent on internet speed) and installation time is needed to obtain the latest Click Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.Įstimated recovery time, dependent on PC specifications and connectivity speed: The Reset this PC tool takes about 20 minutes To launch from outside Windows, press f11 while restarting the computer. To launch from inside Windows, click Start > Settings > Update & security, and then click Recovery > Reset this PC > Get started. Store apps (user preinstalled): Restores PC back to the last restore point created.ĭesktop apps (HP preinstalled): Restores PC back to the last restore point created.ĭesktop apps (user preinstalled): Restores PC back to the last restore point created. Store apps (HP preinstalled): Restores PC back to the last restore point created. Personalized Windows settings: Restores PC back to the last restore point created. User data (pictures, documents, music, videos, desktop shortcuts, and so on): Restores PC back to the last restore point created. Operating system: Restores PC back to the last restore point created.ĭrivers: Restores PC back to the last restore point created. If the restore point is not theĬurrent Windows version, it might take up to 2 to 3 days to download and install Microsoft quality and security updates. The restore time might take about an hour. Of data present within the last restore point. Click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore.Įstimated recovery time, dependent on PC specifications and connectivity speed: The system restore time depends on the amount To launch from outside Windows, press f11 while the computer restarts. On the System Protection tab, click System Restore. The System Properties window opens with the System Protection tab selected. To launch from inside Windows, search for restore, and then select Create a restore point. Document: HP PCs - Using Microsoft System Restore

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