
In comparison, the standard reset option lets you choose whether to keep your files, doesn't save any settings, installs the same version of Windows, and lets you choose how to reinstall the OS. To summarize, Fresh Start downloads a fresh copy of the most recent Windows 10 version, keeps your files and some settings, and doesn't leave any manufacturer bloatware, aside from Store apps. The above reset process does not keep any of your settings.

Fresh Start downloads the latest version of Windows 10 from Microsoft, with no option to reinstall from local files. Nov 1, 2021, 8:00 am EDT 1 min read Resetting your Windows 11 PC will allow you fix some issues or prepare your PC to sell.

Fresh Start always keeps your personal files, with no option to remove everything and do a full factory reset.
