Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This video shows how you can reset, refresh or reinstall Windows 10 without losing data, apps or your files.

The best way to do this is by using the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft's website.

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Here's the link to download the Media Creation Tool

microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
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Timestamps

0:00 Intro
0:22 Downloading the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool
0:46 Using the Media Creation Tool

Now you can do this by trying to reset Windows 10 via the settings app. But, if you were do do that, you would only get the option to not lose files. You would still lose your apps.

This is why the Media Creation Tool is the best way to keep your apps while reinstalling Windows 10.


In case nothing works, you may want to create a bootable USB flash drive for Windows 10. The video below shows how:

youtube.com/watch?v=1nLYMGGaBhc