The easiest way to reinstall Windows 11 on a desktop computer or laptop is using the option of "Reset this PC" option available through the Recovery settings. The feature allows you to complete a Windows 11 reinstallation keeping your data or wiping out the hard drive removing everything using a locally available image, or downloading the installation files from the cloud. The Reset this PC option will come in handy to solve many problems when the device isn't loading or working correctly or you are dealing with battery and apps issues. All without having to download additional tools like the Media Creation Tool or changing the UEFI settings to boot from USB. In this blog, you will discover the steps to how to reinstall Windows 11 with this easy method.


 

Steps to Reinstall Windows 11

Windows 11 reinstallation process is not an easy way if you have never reinstalled Windows. But here we are doing this process with one of the easiest ways, that is by practicing the option of "Reset this PC." So, to reinstall Windows 11 on your laptop or desktop computer without losing your files, use the below stepwise process.

 

  • First, open the 'Settings' of Windows 11.
  • Then, click on the 'System' section.
  • Now, click on the 'Recovery' option on the right side.
  • Then, under the 'Recovery options' section, in the 'Reset this PC' setting, click the 'Reset PC' button to begin the process of Windows 11 reinstallation.
  • Further, click on the 'Keep my files' option.
  • Then, select the 'Cloud Download' option to download Windows 11 to perform a fresh reinstallation of Windows 11 on your system. Or you can also select the 'Local reinstall' option to use the local files to reinstall the OS without losing your data.
  • Then, click on the 'Next' button.
  • At last, click on the 'Reset' button.

 

So, follow this stepwise process to reinstall Windows 11 on your system. After you finish with these steps, Windows 11 will reinstall on the computer keeping your files or without losing any data. However, whether you selected the cloud download or local reinstall option, this process will be reset the settings, and apps will be removed.