The Settings app plays a very important role in fixing Windows 11/10 issues as it offers access to Troubleshooters, Reset function, and more. If you want to Reset a Microsoft Store app or Reset this PC, you need to use the Windows Settings App. But one of the most annoying errors is the one where the Settings app does not open or crashes when you try to open it. In this case, you need to reset your Windows 11/10 computer using different techniques.
Reset Windows 11 without using Settings app
In order to reset your computer without using the Settings App on Windows 11 or Windows 10, the main option that is left with us is to use Advanced Startup Options.
Booting into Advanced Startup Options
There are several methods for accessing the Advanced Startup Options. Some of these methods are:
- Using the Lockscreen.
- Using the Command Prompt Window.
- Using the Start Menu.
1] Using the Lockscreen
To boot into the Advanced Startup Options from the lock screen, follow these simple steps.
If you are already signed in to your account, just hit the WINKEY + L keyboard combination to get to the lock screen.
Click on the Power Button on the bottom right portion of the screen. Press and hold the Shift Key on your keyboard and click on Restart.
This will reboot your computer into the Advanced Setup Option mode.
2] Using the Command Prompt
Start by opening Command Prompt by searching for cmd in the Cortana search box or hit WINKEY+R to launch the Run utility and type cmd and hit Enter.
Select Yes for the UAC or User Account Control window that you get.
Finally, type in the following command and hit Enter,
shutdown /r /o /f /t 00
This will reboot your computer into the Advanced Startup Options.
Read: How to reinstall Windows 11 using Windows Update
3] Using the Start Menu
Click on the WINKEY on your computer or click on the Start button on the taskbar. Click on the Power Button on the bottom right portion of the screen. Press and hold the Shift Key on your keyboard and click on Restart.
This will reboot your computer into the Advanced Setup Option mode.
Read: Windows fails to boot; Automatic Startup Repair, Reset PC fails & PC goes in loop
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Reset This PC via Advanced Startup Options
After you have booted into the Advanced Startup Options, you need to navigate to the setting that allows you to reset your Windows 11/10 computer.
Click Troubleshoot > Reset this PC to open the following screen.
Select either Keep my files or Remove everything as per your convenience. Proceed with the next step as per the instructions on the screen.
This will reset your computer.
This post will show you in detail Reset Windows 11 using Advanced Startup Options when PC won’t boot.
This is how to reset your computer using Advanced Startup Options.
