5 Ways to Overcome There Was A Problem Resetting Your PC in Windows 10

 Does the “There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC” error message in Windows 10 make you stop using your PC? Fix the problem with this troubleshooting guide.

Does your computer display the error message "There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC". Don't worry because there are several ways to deal with it.

But before we discuss how to solve There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC. Let's see what is causing this error message to appear on your Windows 10 system.

What is the “There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC” Error?

Windows 10 has major improvements over its predecessors in various aspects like security, UI, speed, apps and much more. Even though Windows 10 has many improved features, this operating system is still not free from errors. In its defence, Microsoft released a new update to address it.

One such problem is the generic error message “There was a problem resetting your PC. No changes were made.”

In other words, this error won't let you reset Windows 10. The main causes of “There was a problem resetting your PC” on a Windows 10 system are:

* Corrupt files that prevent Windows 10 from resetting.

* Deletion of important files due to sudden shutdown.

* Compression is enabled by your PC manufacturer.

* Windows 10 is pre-installed on your system.

Regardless of the cause, by the end of this article, you will be able to reset your Windows 10 system back.

How to Overcome There Was a Problem Resetting Your PC

Follow one of these methods if you are unable to reset Windows 10. One of these error fixes will fix the PC reset problem once and for all.

1. Use System File Checker

The System File Checker scanner is the first method you can use to try and fix resetting issues.

System File Checker is a free tool created by Microsoft to help you find and recover corrupted files in Windows 10. It is the default Windows troubleshooting utility.

You have to run System File Checker via the Windows Command Prompt command sfc /scan. Follow the steps below to do this.

Run SFC

1. Type Command Prompt in the Windows search bar, hover over the top result and click Run as administrator.

2. Type the command sfc /scannow in the Command Prompt and press ENTER.

3. Reboot your PC after the command is executed and try resetting Windows 10 again.

2. Back to a Stable System With a System Restore Point

If you still get the message "There was a problem resetting your PC. No changes were made. error, then you can try to fix it with System Restore.

System Restore is another Windows tool designed to repair corrupted software and files. This tool works by taking a "snapshot" of your Windows files and system files. It can restore your system to a healthy state after the file has been corrupted.

In other words, System Restore brings your PC (along with its files and settings) to a previous point in time where everything was working as normal, and fixes all kinds of errors in the process. Here's how to do it:

System Restore Point

1. Type system restore in the Windows search bar on the taskbar and click Create a Restore Point.

2. On the System Protection tab, click System Restore.

3. In the next dialog box, click Next.

4. Select the desired restore point and click Next.

Once you have done that, reboot your PC. The error message should have been resolved and you can log into your desktop again normally.

3. Disable REAgentC.exe

If you still can't reset Windows 10, try this method. You have to use Command Prompt again to disable REAgentC.exe. This method is also very effective for fixing the “There was a problem resetting your PC” error on your Windows 10.

REAgentC.exe is an executable file in Windows that can be used to configure the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) which is a collection of tools that can be used to solve common Windows problems. When your system fails during normal boot, it will try to switch to Windows Recovery Environment. Temporarily disabling it can help your computer reset.

To do so, reopen Command Prompt as administrator, as shown in the first method. Now, run this command on the command line as shown in the image:

Disable REAgentC.exe

1. reagent c / disable

2. reagentc /enable

After executing this command, reboot your system and then try resetting your PC one more time.

4. Change the system name and software registry

To do this, run Command Prompt as administrator again. In the Command Prompt type the following command:

1. Type cd %windir%\system32\config and press ENTER.

2. Then type ren system system.001 and press ENTER.

3. Finally, type ren software software.001 and press ENTER, one more time.

4. Finally, type exit to close the command prompt. Now restart your PC and try resetting again. You shouldn't see an error message now.

5. Run Startup Repair

If none of these methods have worked so far, and you were unable to reset Windows 10 until now, then the last remaining solution is to use the Windows Startup Repair feature.

To perform this fix, you must have a bootable DVD or USB drive with Windows 10 installer. If you are ready, follow the steps below:

Windows Startup Repair

1. Insert the USB or DVD in your PC and restart the system.

2. While the computer is booting from USB or DVD, select Troubleshoot.

3. Now, click on Advanced Options.

4. Next, click Startup Repair.

5. Choose your account.

6. Type your account password.

7. Click Continue to start the repair process.

The Windows Repair tool will immediately find, scan, and fix all problems with your Windows 10 software.

Once the scan and repair is complete, restart your computer and check again if you are still facing the “There was a problem resetting your PC” error.

Conclusion

So, those are some ways to deal with the “There was a problem resetting your PC” error message. This error message appears most often after Windows updates. So follow all the above methods in order. Admin hopes that one of the methods above can fix the problem that is currently happening on your computer.