Resetting a Windows 10 machine and hopefully keeping the Windows 10. - Microsoft Community

greetings;

i have windows 10 machine windows 8/8.1 when bought it. lenovo b50-30 in one, had done windows 10 update when first came out it.

i thinking of giving machine husband want reset machine remove content , settings.

but, in process thinking in putting factory specs remove windows 10 , not able back.

how can without losing windows 10?

i appreciate old foggies , not computer whizzes.

hello carol,

to address concern, suggest refresh pc. refreshing pc reinstalls windows , keeps personal files , settings. keeps apps came pc , apps installed windows store. check article reference.

update outcome.

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