Published Oct 28, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT

Pankil is a Civil Engineer turned freelance writer from Ahmedabad, India. As a long-time Windows and Android user, he has extensive knowledge of both operating systems and specializes in creating how-tos and troubleshooting guides.

Pankil has been writing about Windows, Android, and iOS since 2021. He has written over 2000 articles across reputable publications like MakeUseOf, Android Authority , GuidingTech , and TechWiser .

Outside of his writing endeavors, Pankil is an avid football fan and loves to plan his international travels with his wife in his free time.

Resetting a Windows PC isn’t as complicated as it used to be, mostly because Microsoft gives you some flexibility here. You can either reset the PC while keeping your data , or remove everything and start with a clean slate.

Broadly, these are two straightforward choices, but each one works a little differently.…