What to Know

• On Windows 11, go toSettings>System>Recovery>Reset PC.
• On Windows 10, go toSettings>Update & Security>Recovery>Get started. 
• Choose whether to keep your filesordelete everything and reinstall Windows.

This article explains how to factory reset a Lenovo laptop using Reset This PC inWindows 11or Windows 10.You're given the option to erase all your files during reinstallation or to keep your files; the choice is yours.

How to ResetYour Lenovo Laptop While Saving Files

Follow these steps to preserve your documents, pictures, and other files during the reset.

If you have a Lenovo IdeaPad or ThinkPad laptop, you may have the option of using the NOVO button to enter the Lenovo OneKey Recoverymode to factory reset your device.

Windows 11

These steps are relevant only for Windows 11:

1. Open the Start menu and selectSettings.If you don't see a shortcut for it, pressWin+i.

   

2. WithSystemselected on the left side, chooseRecoveryon the right.

   

3. SelectReset PC.

   

4. ChooseKeep my files.

   

   Although your personal files will be kept during during the reset procedure, it's still smart to back up your files manually in case something goes wrong. There are online backup services and offline backup programs.

5. Pick how you want to reinstall Windows:Cloud download or Local reinstall.

   

6. SelectNextto begin the reset.

   

   Keep your laptop plugged in during this whole process to avoid issues.

Windows 10

The Reset This PC process is similar for Windows 10.

1. From theStartmenu, go toSettings>Update & Security.

   

2. ChooseRecovery from the left, and thenGet startedfrom the right.

   

3. ChooseKeep my filesto save your documents.

   

   You'd be wise to back up your files manually even though you've chosen the option to keep your files during the reset. Although unlikely, your personal files might get wiped should something unexpected happen.

4. You