Hi,
This is my Personal laptop which was upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 1509 during free Microsoft Windows 10 upgrades. You can assume, I can upgrade this laptop some may time to reach current version of Windows 10 1909. But my laptop is not performing very well lately and I decided to reset it.
When i do it goes about halfway through and then it says there was a problem resetting your pc and no changes were made.
Can you guys help me?
Thanks
hello
did you try this way?
Hello @Quinton
Install Windows 10 as clean installation but be sure before installing windows 10, backup your all data in external HDD or Pendrive.
It is a common idea of most users that this problem is due to the presence of corrupted files. But luckily, this issue can be easily solved using a straight-forward SFC scan. Following are the steps you need to follow to do so:
Press the âWindows Keyâ and âXâ to get the Win + X menu. Now, from the list you see before you, choose Command Prompt. Donât worry if you canât see the option. Use Powershell instead.
When you get the Common Prompt menu, input sfc /scannow
The scan will now begin. The SFC scan takes up a maximum of 20 minutes to finish. Donât abort it.
If your problem âThere Was a Problem Resetting your PCâ is not solved with the scan, or you have some issues with running the scan in the first place, donât worry. You can use the DISM scan instead.
In order to run the DISM scan, you have to again load the command prompt as admin and input the following command: DISM / Online/ Cleanup-image/ RestoreHealth
Unlike the SFC scan, the DISM might take more than just 20 minutes. Donât stop it.
If you are still facing the âThere Was a Problem Resetting your PCâ problem after the DISM scan, the go for the SFC scan again.
In spite of this, you are unable to reset your Windows, then use the following commands by typing them out and pressing Enter after each.
Resetting your Windows 10 PC will help you get rid of âThere Was a Problem Resetting your PCâ error.
In the events where the issue is repeated continuously, then one way out of it can be to conduct a system restore.
For those who donât know, System Restore is used to reinstitute your PC to an older stage. In doing so, many problems are resolved.
Performing a System Restore is not that difficult. You can follow the following steps to do so:
Use Windows Key + S and search for âSystem Restoreâ. From the menu you see there, select âCreate a restore pointâ.
If it is available, then click Show more restore points. You can now see the various points/stages from where you can restore your PC to. Click the one you want and press Next.
When your system is restored, you should not be facing the problem anymore.
If you canât find any restore points, then follow these instructions: Control Panelâ>Search and select âRECOVERYââ>Configure System Restoreâ>âConfigureââ>Turn on the option of System Protection.
Then you will see that the option is enabled.
It is another popular opinion that you can resolve the There was a problem resetting your PC problem by momentarily turning off reagentc. It can be done easily by following these simple instructions.
It has also been reported by users that doing the SFC scan outside Windows is also a good way of getting rid of the There was a problem resetting your PC error. Hereâs how to do it:
The scan will then commence. Donât stop it. Once it is done, see if you are still facing the problem.
This issues can sometimes be solved by running the DISM scan out of the Windows. However, if you want to do that, you must create Windows 10 installation media.
You can create installation media by making use of the Media Creation Tool. Once you have done that, connect the installation media to your computer and do the following:
If you have done everything correctly, the scan should start and fix your files.
See if the issue is still there after the whole process. This is a bit more complex method than others so try and follow the instructions carefully.
Another method of resolving the âThere was a problem resetting your PCâ is to use the Windows Defender to refresh the Windows. Here is how to do it:
When you see the Fresh Start Section, select Additional Info
Once you have done that, click on âGet Startedâ.
You will then be shown some guidelines. Follow them to refresh your computer system. Bear in mind that doing so will remove a lot of files from your drive, so before doing all this back up your data first.
If the problem is persisting and you keep getting the error over and over again, the only way out for you might be do perform a clean install. You will have to create an installation media first. To do that, use the Media Creation Tool.
Once you have done that, open up your computer from the installation media. Choose your system drive.
You will be shown some instructions. Follow them and finish the installation. Once it is done, you will have a new and fresh installation of Windows 10. The issue should be resolved.
If you feel inclined to save your files, you can perform a back-up using the Windows.old directory.
There were some of the solutions of getting rid of the There was a problem resetting your PC error.
@tjnihal has mentioned some excellent suggestions. Additionally, I suggest the following if his suggestions have not worked.
Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause issues during system resets.
Visit the manufacturerâs website or use the Windows Update to install all driver updates. In addition, it is important to ensure all drivers are up to date.
Spend extra time on the driver installation of your graphics card, because they can cause system instability problems and crashes.
Windows has several in-built troubleshooters to help resolve problems easily.
Type into the Windows search bar âTroubleshootâ to retrieve the advanced settings.
Run Windows Troubleshooter, the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter, and any other troubleshooter that you feel is relevant.
While placing the solution, do record the changes you made and sufficient data backup is necessary not for minor changes but for the more critical alterations.
