I get a used laptop but would like to reset it for security reasons so that there's nothing on it that could control me but now I'm afraid that Windows will be completely deleted.
The "Reset Windows" function has only been available since Windows 8. You set "Windows XP" as the theme day. There's no reset under XP.
However, you should avoid using XP. The system is completely out of date and unsafe!
Something can always go wrong when resetting, but Windows usually remains installed.
If you want to be sure, create a boot USB stick if Windows no longer boots properly. You can find out how to create one, and especially how you then boot Windows, under these YouTube videos:
Create boot stick:
Windows boot:
However, Windows should still be installed and booting after the reset
If you reset a device to factory settings, the operating system does not delete itself. Resetting to factory settings means that the device is then in the same state as when it was delivered.
No.
A "reset" does nothing for "security reasons".
Questioner set "Windows XP" as the theme day. The function does not yet exist under XP.
Ah, I didn't see that. But as you say, there's no possibility for him. Then he has to completely reinstall Windows himself.
If you reset the laptop yourself: Yes, Windows is gone.
If you reset Windows: No, Windows is not gone.
As a precaution, mchawks text module 15: A new installation or "resetting the system" are not a reset or restart.
This does not eliminate errors - especially in situations in which laypersons tend to use this function: in the event of hardware errors.
This only destroys system logs that could have been analyzed for errors - especially in the case of hardware errors.
The system is also not accelerated or "detoxified". This is just an esoteric effect that is eliminated when you start to reinstall your programs. A lot of work - no effect.
A little research on this platform is also sufficient to see that the "reset" causes so many problems and also completely excludes users from their system that one should avoid this function better than the devil does holy water.
It is not a DoItYourself solution for laypeople, at best it is the last resort when professionals can't think of anything else. Even then, professionals would reinstall Windows from an installation disc!
By the way, professionals create and use regular backups. You don't need something like "reset".
By the way, "Reset" does not necessarily delete your personal data in such a way that it can't be (partially) restored by professionals. So this function is of little use if the computer is resold.
Ok thanks Windows XP is already installed and I don't know how to do anything else
Then you shouldn't even turn it on for security reasons. Microsoft discontinued support for Win XP in April 2014. Since then, there have been no security updates for the system.
I only play Sims 4 on the laptop, can I use it for this?
Sure, as long as you don't go online with it, you can use it for something
By online do you mean internet then I assume that with Google I go quickly or watch YouTube is nothing? How much does it cost if I load Windows 10 on my laptop?
Downloading (downloading) does not work, you should also install it. Cost for a license key: approx. 10 to 150 euro, depending on how willing you are to take risks.
Please name the notebook model and the manufacturer - I strongly suspect that the notebook is far too old for Win10.
OK thanks
