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What is the command to reset a Windows installation without deleting any files
The 2019 Stack Overflow Developer Survey Results Are InThe option to disallow automatic driver installation in windows 10 does not in fact workHow to reset the default Windows command line after installing Cygwin?Will resetting Windows 10 also reset drivers for touchpad and keyboard?Is the Nvidia driver automatically installed by Windows 10 the proper one?why do I find registry problems and unnecessary files after Windows 10 reset and might they cause further problems?How do I tell Windows to adjust the time even if it's waaay off?How to reset the BIOS without opening the notebook?How to reset PC without reverting back to factory OS, Windows 8?Google Chrome slow startup windows 10How to reset Windows 10 to the default DPK (the one installed in BIOS) on HP laptop?
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I want to sell a pc and have reinstalled Windows 10 and afterwards I installed the correct GPU driver. Now I want to reset the pc so when it gets turned on the next time the windows first-time configuration comes up, but the already installed GPU driver should NOT be removed. I know that this is possible and have done it multiple times already, but I don't remember the command and can't find it anywhere.
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I want to sell a pc and have reinstalled Windows 10 and afterwards I installed the correct GPU driver. Now I want to reset the pc so when it gets turned on the next time the windows first-time configuration comes up, but the already installed GPU driver should NOT be removed. I know that this is possible and have done it multiple times already, but I don't remember the command and can't find it anywhere.
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This is a really confusing title, since hitting the reset button of a PC doesn't delete files.
– David Richerby
Apr 8 at 17:03
I don't think so. If you search for 'reset pc', then you won't find a single answer, that will not explain you how to reset your windows installation to factory defaults, thus removing all installed applications. As found here: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/… "Reset your PC to reinstall Windows but delete your files, settings, and apps—except for the apps that came with your PC. "
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@QuesterDesura Win10 actually has a reset that should preserve drivers, but that's quite different from the OOBE you're looking for.
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I want to sell a pc and have reinstalled Windows 10 and afterwards I installed the correct GPU driver. Now I want to reset the pc so when it gets turned on the next time the windows first-time configuration comes up, but the already installed GPU driver should NOT be removed. I know that this is possible and have done it multiple times already, but I don't remember the command and can't find it anywhere.
windows-10 command-line cmd.exe reset factory-defaults
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I want to sell a pc and have reinstalled Windows 10 and afterwards I installed the correct GPU driver. Now I want to reset the pc so when it gets turned on the next time the windows first-time configuration comes up, but the already installed GPU driver should NOT be removed. I know that this is possible and have done it multiple times already, but I don't remember the command and can't find it anywhere.
windows-10 command-line cmd.exe reset factory-defaults
windows-10 command-line cmd.exe reset factory-defaults
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This is a really confusing title, since hitting the reset button of a PC doesn't delete files.
– David Richerby
Apr 8 at 17:03
I don't think so. If you search for 'reset pc', then you won't find a single answer, that will not explain you how to reset your windows installation to factory defaults, thus removing all installed applications. As found here: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/… "Reset your PC to reinstall Windows but delete your files, settings, and apps—except for the apps that came with your PC. "
– QuesterDesura
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@QuesterDesura Win10 actually has a reset that should preserve drivers, but that's quite different from the OOBE you're looking for.
– Bob
2 days ago
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This is a really confusing title, since hitting the reset button of a PC doesn't delete files.
– David Richerby
Apr 8 at 17:03
I don't think so. If you search for 'reset pc', then you won't find a single answer, that will not explain you how to reset your windows installation to factory defaults, thus removing all installed applications. As found here: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/… "Reset your PC to reinstall Windows but delete your files, settings, and apps—except for the apps that came with your PC. "
– QuesterDesura
Apr 8 at 18:40
1
@QuesterDesura Win10 actually has a reset that should preserve drivers, but that's quite different from the OOBE you're looking for.
– Bob
2 days ago
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This is a really confusing title, since hitting the reset button of a PC doesn't delete files.
– David Richerby
Apr 8 at 17:03
This is a really confusing title, since hitting the reset button of a PC doesn't delete files.
– David Richerby
Apr 8 at 17:03
I don't think so. If you search for 'reset pc', then you won't find a single answer, that will not explain you how to reset your windows installation to factory defaults, thus removing all installed applications. As found here: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/… "Reset your PC to reinstall Windows but delete your files, settings, and apps—except for the apps that came with your PC. "
– QuesterDesura
Apr 8 at 18:40
I don't think so. If you search for 'reset pc', then you won't find a single answer, that will not explain you how to reset your windows installation to factory defaults, thus removing all installed applications. As found here: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/… "Reset your PC to reinstall Windows but delete your files, settings, and apps—except for the apps that came with your PC. "
– QuesterDesura
Apr 8 at 18:40
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@QuesterDesura Win10 actually has a reset that should preserve drivers, but that's quite different from the OOBE you're looking for.
– Bob
2 days ago
@QuesterDesura Win10 actually has a reset that should preserve drivers, but that's quite different from the OOBE you're looking for.
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After searching for a whole hour I found the solution: sysprep.
Enter this is in the command line and it will shutdown your PC after confirming. The next time you start your PC it will look like a fresh install.
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A fresh install doesn't come with the GPU driver, what does the command do, then?
– Xtreme Biker
Apr 8 at 6:12
@XtremeBiker docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– ErikE
Apr 8 at 6:37
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It will look like a fresh install(out-of-box experience - OOBE) when you power on the PC again, but the installed software/drivers will still be there after doing the "first time startup" configuration. The link from @ErikE links to a specific option of sysprep "Generalize", but it is optional. The general command is described here: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
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After searching for a whole hour I found the solution: sysprep.
Enter this is in the command line and it will shutdown your PC after confirming. The next time you start your PC it will look like a fresh install.
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A fresh install doesn't come with the GPU driver, what does the command do, then?
– Xtreme Biker
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@XtremeBiker docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– ErikE
Apr 8 at 6:37
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It will look like a fresh install(out-of-box experience - OOBE) when you power on the PC again, but the installed software/drivers will still be there after doing the "first time startup" configuration. The link from @ErikE links to a specific option of sysprep "Generalize", but it is optional. The general command is described here: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
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After searching for a whole hour I found the solution: sysprep.
Enter this is in the command line and it will shutdown your PC after confirming. The next time you start your PC it will look like a fresh install.
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A fresh install doesn't come with the GPU driver, what does the command do, then?
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@XtremeBiker docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– ErikE
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It will look like a fresh install(out-of-box experience - OOBE) when you power on the PC again, but the installed software/drivers will still be there after doing the "first time startup" configuration. The link from @ErikE links to a specific option of sysprep "Generalize", but it is optional. The general command is described here: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
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After searching for a whole hour I found the solution: sysprep.
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After searching for a whole hour I found the solution: sysprep.
Enter this is in the command line and it will shutdown your PC after confirming. The next time you start your PC it will look like a fresh install.
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A fresh install doesn't come with the GPU driver, what does the command do, then?
– Xtreme Biker
Apr 8 at 6:12
@XtremeBiker docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– ErikE
Apr 8 at 6:37
5
It will look like a fresh install(out-of-box experience - OOBE) when you power on the PC again, but the installed software/drivers will still be there after doing the "first time startup" configuration. The link from @ErikE links to a specific option of sysprep "Generalize", but it is optional. The general command is described here: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– QuesterDesura
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A fresh install doesn't come with the GPU driver, what does the command do, then?
– Xtreme Biker
Apr 8 at 6:12
@XtremeBiker docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– ErikE
Apr 8 at 6:37
5
It will look like a fresh install(out-of-box experience - OOBE) when you power on the PC again, but the installed software/drivers will still be there after doing the "first time startup" configuration. The link from @ErikE links to a specific option of sysprep "Generalize", but it is optional. The general command is described here: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– QuesterDesura
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A fresh install doesn't come with the GPU driver, what does the command do, then?
– Xtreme Biker
Apr 8 at 6:12
A fresh install doesn't come with the GPU driver, what does the command do, then?
– Xtreme Biker
Apr 8 at 6:12
@XtremeBiker docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– ErikE
Apr 8 at 6:37
@XtremeBiker docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– ErikE
Apr 8 at 6:37
5
5
It will look like a fresh install(out-of-box experience - OOBE) when you power on the PC again, but the installed software/drivers will still be there after doing the "first time startup" configuration. The link from @ErikE links to a specific option of sysprep "Generalize", but it is optional. The general command is described here: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
– QuesterDesura
Apr 8 at 8:03
It will look like a fresh install(out-of-box experience - OOBE) when you power on the PC again, but the installed software/drivers will still be there after doing the "first time startup" configuration. The link from @ErikE links to a specific option of sysprep "Generalize", but it is optional. The general command is described here: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/…
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This is a really confusing title, since hitting the reset button of a PC doesn't delete files.
– David Richerby
Apr 8 at 17:03
I don't think so. If you search for 'reset pc', then you won't find a single answer, that will not explain you how to reset your windows installation to factory defaults, thus removing all installed applications. As found here: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17085/… "Reset your PC to reinstall Windows but delete your files, settings, and apps—except for the apps that came with your PC. "
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@QuesterDesura Win10 actually has a reset that should preserve drivers, but that's quite different from the OOBE you're looking for.
– Bob
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