How to fix “There was a problem resetting your PC” error on Windows 10

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How to fix “There was a problem resetting your PC” error on Windows 10
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Encountering the “There was a problem resetting your PC” error on Windows 10 can be frustrating, but it’s often resolvable with troubleshooting steps. Here’s a comprehensive guide to fix this error:

1. Restart your computer and try again: Sometimes, a simple restart can refresh the system and resolve temporary glitches that might be causing the error.

2. Run System File Checker (SFC) to repair corrupted system files:

  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
  2. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
  3. Wait for the scan to complete and restart your computer.

3. Disable ReAgent.exe:

  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
  2. Type net stop reageant and press Enter.
  3. Type net start reageant and press Enter.
  4. Restart your computer.

4. Perform a System Restore:

  1. Open the Start menu and search for “System Restore”.
  2. Select the restore point before the error started occurring.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the System Restore process.

5. Check for Windows updates:

  1. Open the Start menu and search for “Check for updates”.
  2. Click on “Check for updates” and install any available updates.
  3. Restart your computer if prompted.

6. Disconnect external devices:

  1. Remove any external hard drives, USB drives, or other peripherals that might be interfering with the reset process.
  2. Try resetting your PC again.

7. Use advanced startup options:

  1. Open the Start menu and search for “Advanced startup”.
  2. Click on “Advanced startup” and then “Restart now”.
  3. Select “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Startup Repair”.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Startup Repair process.

8. Reset Windows 10:

  1. Open the Start menu and search for “Reset this PC”.
  2. Click on “Reset this PC” and then “Get started”.
  3. Choose the “Keep my files” or “Remove everything” option.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the reset process.

If none of these steps resolve the error, you may need to contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.