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title: Reset or reinstall Windows – Microsoft Support
description: "There are three options that allow you to reset your PC. If you’ve tried just about everything else and your PC still isn't running well, resetting it might fix the problem. **Option 1** 1. [Open Recovery settings](recovery?activationSource=SMC-IA-4026528) or select **Start ** > **Settings ** > **System ** > **Recovery**. 2. Next…"
url: "https://cleversupport.ca/docs/windows-11/reset-or-reinstall-windows-microsoft-support/"
updated: "2024-05-15"
category: Windows / Windows 11
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# Reset or reinstall Windows – Microsoft Support

There are three options that allow you to reset your PC. If you’ve tried just about everything else and your PC still isn't running well, resetting it might fix the problem.

**Option 1**

1. [Open Recovery settings](recovery?activationSource=SMC-IA-4026528) or select **Start ** > **Settings ** > **System ** > **Recovery**.
2. Next to **Reset this PC**, select **Reset PC**.

**Option 2**

1. Restart your PC to get to the sign-in screen, then press and hold down the **Shift key **while you select the **Power **icon > **Restart** in the lower-right corner of the screen.
2. After your computer restarts, select **Troubleshoot** > **Reset this PC**.