🔥 How to Recover Data After Resetting Windows 10, Resetting a Laptop to Factory Settings in 2021

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of recovering data after resetting Windows 10 or restoring a laptop to factory settings. It is common for users to realize after a reset that important files have been lost. Following these steps will help you retrieve your lost data effectively.

Step 1: Resetting Your Computer

To begin the recovery process, you first need to reset your computer. Here’s how to do that:

1. Open Settings on your Windows 10 device.
2. Navigate to Update & Security.
3. Click on Recovery in the left sidebar.
4. Under the Reset this PC section, click Get started.
5. When prompted, select Remove everything.
6. Choose Just remove my files for a quicker reset option.
7. Click Next to proceed.
8. Allow the system to reset; it will restart several times and may take some time to complete.

Once the reset is finished, you will have a clean system, but your files will be lost.

Step 2: Download and Install Data Recovery Software

After resetting your system, you will need data recovery software to restore your lost files.

1. Visit the Hetman Recovery website.
2. Download and install Hetman Partition Recovery. You can find the link here.
3. Launch the application once installed.

Step 3: Scanning the Hard Disk

With the recovery software open, follow these steps to scan your hard disk:

1. Select Drive C where Windows is typically installed.
2. Choose Full analysis and click Next.
3. Wait for the scanning process to complete. This may take some time depending on the size of your hard drive.

Important Directories to Check

During the scan, remember that your important files are likely stored in the following default directories:

• Documents: C:\Users\UserName\Documents
• Pictures: C:\Users\UserName\Pictures
• Downloads: C:\Users\UserName\Downloads
• Desktop: C:\Users\UserName\Desktop

Make sure to check these locations when searching for your lost files.

Step 4: Locating and Recovering Your Files

Once the scan is complete, follow these steps to locate and recover your files:

1. Browse through the scan results to find the files you need.
2. Check the Lost and Found folder for files whose original locations could not be determined.
3. Look in the Content-Aware Analysis folder where files are sorted by type based on their contents.
4. Drag the necessary files to the Recovery List.
5. Click on Recovery to initiate the restoration process.
6. Choose a method to save the files. It is recommended to save them to a different disk or external media (e.g., Disk E).
   • Create a folder for the recovered files and confirm the save location.

Conclusion

You have now successfully reset your Windows 10 system and recovered lost data using Hetman Partition Recovery. Remember to regularly back up your important files to avoid data loss in the future. If needed, you can use this software for additional recovery scenarios such as formatting disks or recovering from system failures. For more guidance, check out the related videos and resources linked in the description.