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JulianSanders
Jun 24, 2026Iron Contributor
Which method is better for resetting a Windows 11 computer?
Is there a difference in the actual results between performing a system reset via Settings → System → Recovery → Reset this PC and entering the recovery environment by pressing Shift+Restart, then se...
RileyMurphy
Jun 25, 2026Iron Contributor
Both methods produce exactly the same result; using the Reset option in Settings is more convenient, while using Shift+Restart to enter the recovery environment is more reliable and is best suited for situations where the system fails to boot normally.