PC & Laptop

How to recover Windows 10 (Recovery)

Posted by Sean Doyle
August 23, 2015
Updated February 3, 2025
1 min

This guide shows you how to recover Windows 10 PCs, laptops, and tablets. A Windows 10 recovery (or Reset) allows you to reset your computer or tablet to factory settings. It lets you choose if you want to keep or remove your files, and then reinstalls Windows 10 on your machine.

How to recover Windows 10

Windows 10 recovery

1. Click the Windows icon on the bottom left of the tray menu and go to settings > Update & Security > Recovery

recovery windows 10

2. Find the “Reset this PC” section and click Get Started

Written by

Sean Doyle

Sean is a tech author and security researcher with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, privacy, malware analysis, analytics, and online marketing. He focuses on clear reporting, deep technical investigation, and practical guidance that helps readers stay safe in a fast-moving digital landscape. His work continues to appear in respected publications, including articles written for Private Internet Access. Through Botcrawl and his ongoing cybersecurity coverage, Sean provides trusted insights on data breaches, malware threats, and online safety for individuals and businesses worldwide.