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TheCRTC says a phone call is a phone call, but one analyst asks why wireless carriers aren't regulated and the ILECs want all VoIP providers to get the same treatmentrnThe Coming Humanist RenaissanceWe need a cultural and philosophical movement to meet the rise of artificial by Jo ImperioListen to this articleListen to more stories on curioOn July 13, 1833, during a visit to the Cabinet of Natural History at the Jardin des Plantes, in Paris, Ralph Waldo Emerson had an epiphany. Peering at the museumâs specimensâbutterflies, hunks of amber and marble, carved seashellsâhe felt overwhelmed by the interconnectedness of nature, and humankindâs place within the July/August 2023 IssueCheck out more from this issue and find your next story to MoreThe experience inspired him to write âThe Uses of Natural History,â and to articulate a philosophy that put naturalism at the center of intellectual life in a technologically chaotic ageâguiding him, along with the collective of writers and radical thinkers known as transcendentalists, to a new spiritual belief system. Through empirical observation of the natural world, Emerson believed, anyone could become âa definer and map-maker of the latitudes and longitudes of our conditionââfinding agency, individuality, and wonder in a mechanized was crackling with invention in those years, and everything seemed to be speeding up as a result. Factories and sugar mills popped up like dandelions, steamships raced to and from American ports, locomotives tore across the land, the telegraph connected people as never before, and the first photograph was taken, forever altering humanityâs view of itself. The national mood was a mix of exuberance, anxiety, and the June 2018 issue Henry A. Kissinger on AI and how the Enlightenment endsThe flash of vision Emerson experienced in Paris was not a rejection of change but a way of reimagining human potential as the world seemed to spin off its axis. Emersonâs reaction to the technological renaissance of the 19th century is worth revisiting as we contemplate the great technological revolution of our own century the rise of artificial before its recent leaps, artificial intelligence has for years roiled the informational seas in which we swim. Early disturbances arose from the ranking algorithms that have come to define the modern webâthat is, the opaque code that tells Google which results to show you, and that organizes and personalizes your feeds on social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok by slurping up data about you as a way to assess what to spit back imagine this same internet infrastructure but with programs that communicate with a veneer of authority on any subject, with the ability to generate sophisticated, original text, audio, and video, and the power to mimic individuals in a manner so convincing that people will not know what is real. These self-teaching AI models are being designed to become better at what they do with every single interaction. But they also sometimes hallucinate, and manipulate, and fabricate. And you cannot predict what theyâll do or why theyâll do it. If Googleâs search engine is the modern-day Library of Alexandria, the new AI will be a mercurial the May 2018 issue The era of fake video beginsGenerative artificial intelligence is advancing with unbelievable speed, and will be applied across nearly every discipline and industry. Tech giantsâincluding Alphabet which owns Google, Amazon, Meta which owns Facebook, and Microsoftâare locked in a race to weave AI into existing products, such as maps, email, social platforms, and photo technocultural norms and habits that have seized us during the triple revolution of the internet, smartphones, and the social web are themselves in need of a thorough correction. Too many people have allowed these technologies to simply wash over them. We would be wise to rectify the errors of the recent past, but also to anticipateâand proactively shapeâwhat the far more radical technology now emerging will mean for our lives, and how it will come to remake our that stand to profit off this new technology are already memorizing the platitudes necessary to wave away the critics. Theyâll use sunny jargon like âhuman augmentationâ and âhuman-centered artificial intelligence.â But these terms are as shallow as they are abstract. Whatâs coming stands to dwarf every technological creation in living memory the internet, the personal computer, the atom bomb. It may well be the most consequential technology in all of human are notoriously terrible at predicting the future, and often slow to recognize a revolutionâeven when it is already under way. But the span of time between when new technology emerges and when standards and norms are hardened is often short. The Wild West, in other words, only lasts for so long. Eventually, the railroads standardize time; incandescent bulbs beat out arc lamps; the dream of the open web window for effecting change in the realm of AI is still open. Yet many of those who have worked longest to establish guardrails for this new technology are despairing that the window is nearly AI, just like search engines, telephones, and locomotives before it, will allow us to do things with levels of efficiency so profound, it will seem like magic. We may see whole categories of labor, and in some cases entire industries, wiped away with startling speed. The utopians among us will view this revolution as an opportunity to outsource busywork to machines for the higher purpose of human self-actualization. This new magic could indeed create more time to be spent on matters more deserving of our attentionâdeeper quests for knowledge, faster routes to scientific discovery, extra time for leisure and with loved ones. It may also lead to widespread unemployment and the loss of professional confidence as a more competent AI looks over our Lowrey Before AI takes over, make plans to give everyone moneyGovernment officials, along with other well-intentioned leaders, are groping toward ethical principles for artificial intelligenceâsee, for example, the White Houseâs âBlueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.â Despite the clunky title, the intention is for principles that will protect human rights, though the question of civil rights for machines will eventually arise. These efforts are necessary but not enough to meet the should know by now that neither the governmentâs understanding of new technologies nor self-regulation by tech behemoths can adequately keep pace with the speed of technological change or Silicon Valleyâs capacity to seek profit and scale at the expense of societal and democratic health. What defines this next phase of human history must begin with the as the Industrial Revolution sparked transcendentalism in the and romanticism in Europeâboth movements that challenged conformity and prioritized truth, nature, and individualismâtoday we need a cultural and philosophical revolution of our own. This new movement should prioritize humans above machines and reimagine human relationships with nature and with technology, while still advancing what this technology can do at its best. Artificial intelligence will, unquestionably, help us make miraculous, lifesaving discoveries. The danger lies in outsourcing our humanity to this technology without discipline, especially as it eclipses us in apperception. We need a human renaissance in the age of intelligent the face of world-altering invention, with the power of todayâs tech barons so concentrated, it can seem as though ordinary people have no hope of influencing the machines that will soon be cognitively superior to us all. But there is tremendous power in defining ideals, even if they ultimately remain out of reach. Considering all that is at stake, we have to at least the June 2023 issue Never give artificial intelligence the nuclear codesTransparency should be a core tenet in the new human exchange of ideasâpeople ought to disclose whenever an artificial intelligence is present or has been used in communication. This ground rule could prompt discipline in creating more-human and human-only spaces, as well as a less anonymous web. Any journalist can tell you that anonymity should be used only as a last resort and in rare scenarios for the public good. We would benefit from cultural norms that expect people to assert not just their opinions but their actual names is the time, as well, to recommit to making deeper connections with other people. Live videochat can collapse time and distance, but such technologies are a poor substitute for face-to-face communication, especially in settings where creative collaboration or learning is paramount. The pandemic made this painfully clear. Relationships cannot and should not be sustained in the digital realm alone, especially as AI further erodes our understanding of what is real. Tapping a âLikeâ button is not friendship; itâs a data point. And a conversation with an artificial intelligence is one-sidedâan illusion of soon, a child may not have just one AI âfriend,â but more AI friends than human ones. These companions will not only be built to surveil the humans who use them; they will be tied inexorably to commerceâmeaning that they will be designed to encourage engagement and profit. Such incentives warp what relationships ought to of fictionâFyodor Dostoyevsky, Rod Serling, JosĂ© Saramagoâhave for generations warned of doppelgĂ€ngers that might sap our humanity by stealing a personâs likeness. Our new world is a wormhole to that uncanny the first algorithmic revolution involved using peopleâs personal data to reorder the world for them, the next will involve our personal data being used not just to splinter our shared sense of reality, but to invent synthetic replicas. The profit-minded music-studio exec will thrill to the notion of an AI-generated voice with AI-generated songs, not attached to a human with intellectual-property rights. Artists, writers, and musicians should anticipate widespread impostor efforts and fight against them. So should all of us. One computer scientist recently told me sheâs planning to create a secret code word that only she and her elderly parents know, so that if they ever hear her voice on the other end of the phone pleading for help or money, theyâll know whether itâs been generated by an AI trained on her publicly available lectures to sound exactly like her and scam elementary-school children are already learning not to trust that anything they see or hear through a screen is real. But they deserve a modern technological and informational environment built on Enlightenment values reason, human autonomy, and the respectful exchange of ideas. Not everything should be recorded or shared; there is individual freedom in embracing ephemerality. More human interactions should take place only between the people involved; privacy is key to preserving our a more existential consideration requires our attention, and that is the degree to which the pursuit of knowledge orients us inward or outward. The artificial intelligence of the near future will supercharge our empirical abilities, but it may also dampen our curiosity. We are at risk of becoming so enamored of the synthetic worlds that we createâall data sets, duplicates, and feedback loopsâthat we cease to peer into the unknown with any degree of true wonder or should trust human ingenuity and creative intuition, and resist overreliance on tools that dull the wisdom of our own aesthetics and intellect. Emerson once wrote that Isaac Newton âused the same wit to weigh the moon that he used to buckle his shoes.â Newton, Iâll point out, also used that wit to invent a reflecting telescope, the beginnings of a powerful technology that has allowed humankind to squint at the origins of the universe. But the spirit of Emersonâs idea remains crucial Observing the world, taking it in using our senses, is an essential exercise on the path to knowledge. We can and should layer on technological tools that will aid us in this endeavor, but never at the expense of seeing, feeling, and ultimately knowing for future in which overconfident machines seem to hold the answers to all of lifeâs cosmic questions is not only dangerously misguided, but takes away that which makes us human. In an age of anger, and snap reactions, and seemingly all-knowing AI, we should put more emphasis on contemplation as a way of being. We should embrace an unfinished state of thinking, the constant work of challenging our preconceived notions, seeking out those with whom we disagree, and sometimes still not knowing. We are mortal beings, driven to know more than we ever will or ever passage of time has the capacity to erase human knowledge Whole languages disappear; explorers lose their feel for crossing the oceans by gazing at the stars. Technology continually reshapes our intellectual capacities. What remains is the fact that we are on this planet to seek knowledge, truth, and beautyâand that we only get so much time to do a small child in Concord, Massachusetts, I could see Emersonâs home from my bedroom window. Recently, I went back for a visit. Emersonâs house has always captured my imagination. He lived there for 47 years until his death, in 1882. Today, it is maintained by his descendants and a small staff dedicated to his legacy. The house is some 200 years old, and shows its age in creaks and stains. But it also possesses a quality that is extraordinarily rare for a structure of such historic importance 141 years after his death, Emersonâs house still feels like his. His books are on the shelves. One of his hats hangs on a hook by the door. The original William Morris wallpaper is bright green in the carriage entryway. A rendering of Francesco Salviatiâs The Three Fates, holding the thread of destiny, stands watch over the mantel in his study. This is the room in which Emerson wrote Nature. The table where he sat to write it is still there, next to the the October 1883 issue Ralph Waldo Emersonâs Historic Notes of Life and Letters in MassachusettsâStanding in Emersonâs study, I thought about how no technology is as good as going to the place, whatever the destination. No book, no photograph, no television broadcast, no tweet, no meme, no augmented reality, no hologram, no AI-generated blueprint or fever dream can replace what we as humans experience. This is why you make the trip, you cross the ocean, you watch the sunset, you hear the crickets, you notice the phase of the moon. It is why you touch the arm of the person beside you as you laugh. And it is why you stand in awe at the Jardin des Plantes, floored by the universe as it reveals its hidden code to article appears in the July/August 2023 print edition with the headline âIn Defense of Humanity.â When you buy a book using a link on this page, we receive a commission. 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The COVID-19 outbreak has been the most unprecedented and catastrophic event of the century. It has not only spread relentlessly through the world creating a path of death and destruction by destroying the livelihoods of millions of people but also has crushed the dreams of Entrepreneurs and dislocated Businesses Worldwide. It has been more than 2 months of putting careers and businesses on hold and leading a life in the lock-down, in the middle of fear, economic crisis, and social distancing. The lock-down also witnessed a large population across the world working remote, working from home and dealing with increased technology and automation. Though psychologically and emotionally, it is not "Business as Usual" as most people are finding a challenge to get their heads around the "New Normal".THE NEW NORMALWhile we all understand that the world may not be the same again, it is important for us to acknowledge and get ready for the âNew Normalâ. The tough questions that need answers areHave you reflected on how to cope up with the dynamics of the âNew Normalâ for your Life, Career and Business?Will the Life, Career and Business that you have built will remain relevant, or do you have to pivot it to align to the âNew Normalâ?Are you better prepared for such sudden and unpredictable crisis and disruptions in the future? or Do you think a complete Rethink of Life, Career and Business is warranted?Do you think to stay relevant you need to rebuild, rethink and recalibrate your mindset?Is there a need for you to invest time, energy, and financial resources to intensify up-skilling and re-skilling? TIME TO RESET, REALIGN, & RESTARTBased on my interactions with Entrepreneurs, Business leaders and Professionals, in the Mid-Senior Career levels in the Corporate sector over the last 2 months, having candid conversations in my Online Coaching and Mentoring sessions, I found that most Businesses and Careers are confronted with the challenge of the âNew Normalâ and are doing everything to stay afloat and relevant. In many ways, the pandemic has hastened the arrival of what many experts and thought leaders predicted as the impact of the 4th Industrial Revolution and the Future of Work and Business. Has the COVID-19 crisis accelerated us towards a future we have been long anticipating for years? It is quite clear that with the fallout from the pandemic, businesses have to accelerate digitization and automation. Indeed, recent data from McKinsey show that we have vaulted five years forward in consumer and business digital adoption in a matter of around eight weeks. Banks have transitioned to digital by enabling and encouraging customers to fully transact online; grocery stores have shifted to online ordering and delivery; schools and colleges in many locales have pivoted to 100 percent online learning and digital classrooms. Doctors have begun delivering telemedicine and consultations on video conference, aided by more flexible regulation and the list goes on. I think for most people and businesses it is a clear opportunity that has emerged to RESET expectations and priorities, Realign and Restart Life, Career and the challenges of adopting to the âNew Normalâ a strong enough reason for a RESET. It is also important to identify that you need a RESET to start all over again and the time for it, is now. Here are a couple of other ways to identify that you need a RESET is necessary when the life you are living, has become completely and unimaginably different than you ever wantedA constant feeling of unhappiness could indicate a need for a RESET. Unhappiness in any of the areas of Life, Career or Business could indicate a need for a of hopelessness, sense of being trapped and lost with no purpose, fear overtakes our hope, feelings of being completely defeated with no idea of how to even begin to change or adopt. HOW TO RESET, REALIGN & RESTART LIFEIn order to hit the RESET button, it is important to start with where youâre at right now, where you want to go and what changes you can make in life to create a balanced wheel of Life, Career and Business to get the Wheel moving, to gain speed, velocity and momentum in your journey of life and success. A very simple way to achieve this is through a self-assessment called the âWheel of Lifeâ. The âWheel of Lifeâ is a popular visual tool used to help you quickly understand how balanced or fulfilled your life is in this moment. It also gives an overview of your current "Life Balance" and a helicopter view of how satisfied you are with your life, in key predefined and important areas of life. The tool also gives you an understanding how to create more balance in different areas of your life. Whenever you feel the need to hit the RESET button in your life, this exercise will help you figure out how you can do original concept of The âWheel of Lifeâ is attributed to the late Paul J. Meyer who founded the Success Motivation Institute in 1960. Paul J. Meyer was a thought leader and a coaching industry pioneer. There are eight sections in the âWheel of Lifeâ that represent your Health â sleep, self-care, eating habits, exercise, your energyMental Health â the quality of your thoughts, level of positivity, attitude toward the world, mindsets and your focusFinancesâ sticking to a budget, savings, tendency to overspend, your money beliefs, financial planning and independenceRelationships â interactions with family, friends, partners, colleagues, / Business â productivity levels, attitude toward work, fulfillment with position, your business, how successful are you with your business or as an entrepreneurHome â the level of comfort in your living space, cleanliness / tidiness, organizationRecreation â hobbies, activities, fun, downtimeSpiritual / Personal Growth â connecting with yourself or a higher power, learning new skills, meaning and fulfillmentHere are the Instructions to take the âWheel of Lifeâ Assessment [At the moment or current state]Rank your level of satisfaction with each area out of 10. 1 means you are struggling and feel unfulfilled in that area. 10 means youâre satisfied with that area and donât think it needs much with your gut and be the number of spaces on the wheel that match your ranking, starting from the inside and working you complete scoring on all the 8 areas, you should see which areas need improvement, choose to set goals or create an action plan around the areas of life where satisfaction is completed âWheel of Lifeâ Assessment might resemble this sample [current level [C] â black color]. Revisit all the 8 areas again and rank where do you want the satisfaction level to be at [future level [F] â green color]. The 8 areas in the âWheel of Lifeâ where the gap between the current state and the future state is large automatically becomes the areas to RESET, Realign and Restart by setting goals and creating action TO RESET, REALIGN & RESTART BUSINESSA similar âWheel of Businessâ self-assessment would help you identify areas to RESET, Realign and Restart by setting goals and creating action plans. In order to hit the RESET button for your Business, it is important to start with where youâre at right now, where you want to go and what changes you can make in Business to create a balanced âWheel of Businessâ to get the Wheel moving, to gain speed, velocity and momentum in your journey of a Business Coach & Mentor I have been helping my clients take the âWheel of Businessâ Assessment and doing a deep dive using my 6 R Framework enabling them to Respond to the Reality of the âNew Normalâ. TO CONCLUDEUndeniably, there is a real need to re-evaluate the quality of your Life, Career and Business. As the consumer preferences dramatically change, the dynamics of demand becomes unpredictable, a future where volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity become the norm, we are certainly in for a challenging future. The choice is clear, to be Agile, Adapt to the Change, Invest and Innovate, Disrupt or get Disrupted, RESET, Realign and Restart to stay Relevant. It is time to RESET, Realign and Restart to fulfill your potential, to turn your pain to purpose, to develop resilience, to live what you are here to do and to have your most fulfilling life. RESETS can happen daily, weekly and yearly. We have small RESETS at times and large life changing RESETS also. RESETS take immense courage but they are important and necessary. RESETS are necessary in every area of our Life, Career and Business. As the world slowly inches towards restarting and coming to terms with the âNew Normalâ it is prudent for us to take positive actions, empower ourselves rather than succumbing to the problems caused by the uncertainty. We also need to learn to prioritize our health and mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, through all of this crisis and uncertainty. And finally, as you move back to a semblance of normalcy, do not ignore the value of the RESET option in your Life, Career and Business.Youmay have issues with starting up or shutting down, excessive memory usage, performance running apps, battery draining quickly, among many other issues, and when any of this happens, resetting
If you are going to reset your PC, you may wonder how long does it take to reset a PC. If so, this post is worth reading. MiniTool tells you the cases, affecting factors, and available methods of resetting a PC. Additionally, it shows you how to reset a PC without data This Page Cases in Which You Need to Reset a PCFactors that Affect the Reset TimeBack up Data Before Resetting a PCHow to Reset a PC Windows & MacAlternatives to Reset PCWhat to Do If Reset StuckBottom LineCases in Which You Need to Reset a PC If you encounter the following cases and they canât be solved by other solutions, you should try resetting your PC. Most of these issues are related to system drives or system updates. Tips It is recommended to perform a factory reset if the malware infection has impacted the performance of your system and doesnât disappear by using anti-malware methods. You should note that this solution only works if the malware hasnât affected your files and folders. App crashes from time to time The screen freezes Weird error messages appear You also need to reset your PC in the situations below. Before selling, refurbishing, or giving it away to others As the reset operation can bring your device to the factory state, it can protect your privacy. Reset the PC regularly every six months or every year to run smoothly Data like browsing history, search history, videos, temp backup files, social likes and shares, and auto-save documents would pile up after some time. Then it will slow down the PC. While a factory reset will remove these data, it can speed up your PC. Learn what does factory reset do from the link. Further reading There are 3 reset types soft reset, hard reset, and factory reset. You can distinguish them by reading the content below. Tips The reset in this post refers to factory reset. Soft reset It clears the cache on your system when you log off/reboot the PC. Hard reset It needs you to remove its battery to reboot the device. Factory reset It clears all your data, system files, software, and programs and resets all device settings and configurations to the factory state. That is similar to the concept of reformatting a hard drive. Factory reset is also known as hard reset or master reset. How long does a factory reset take? Compared with soft/hard reset, the needed time is more. The specific time depends on many factors. Also read Soft/Hard/Factory Reset Nintendo Switch with This Guide Now Factors that Affect the Reset Time In cases like the above, you may want to reset your computer. How long does it take to reset a PC? Like others, you might also doubt that. Well, thereâs no absolute answer for that. Generally speaking, it takes about 30 minutes to 3 hours to complete the reset process. However, it may take you more time to reset the PC because of some elements. Therefore, itâs not uncommon to take couples of hours to finish the operation. What affects the speed of PC reset? Some possible factors are summarized as follows. CPU & RAM The CPU and RAM of your computer decide the deviceâs running speed of resetting and other operations. Hard drive Due to the physical moving parts in HDDs, they need more time to finish the reset process. The amount of data on the PC The quantity of data stored on the computer also affects the speed of the PC reset process. To be specific, the greater the number of files, settings, folders, configurations, and programs on your PC, the longer time it takes to reset. The age of your operating system Older PCs take longer to reset as they usually have older components or incompatible software and hardware. Extra plugins and accessories The PC reset process will be longer if there are several peripherals connected to your device. The brands of your PC Resetting a Lenovo laptop takes 30 minutes or so. To speed up the reset process, you can install Lenovo Service and Support Assurance. It may take you 15 minutes to reset an HP laptop. As for the Acer laptop, it requires 5 hours or 3 days to finish the reset process. The reset type/method The reset operation varies according to the reset type that decides the taken time of the process. Issues with the reset process If you receive errors while resetting the PC, the needed time would be longer. For instance, you may receive errors like Windows 10 reset stuck at 1/66/99% and there was a problem resetting your PC. If you want to shorten the PC reset time, take some available actions. For instance, you can remove peripherals connected to the PC or delete some data. How long does it take to reset a PC? You will get a rough time and possible elements that affect the reset time from this to Tweet Back up Data Before Resetting a PC As mentioned earlier, all of the data could be removed after factory resetting the PC. Hence, you should back up your data in advance to avoid data loss. MiniTool Partition Wizard can help you do that easily through its Copy Disk feature. To do that, you need to get a large enough hard disk to hold the data on the system disk. Connect the disk to your computer, and then download and install MiniTool Partition Wizard. After that, follow the given steps to finish the data backup process. Tips If your computer is unbootable, make a bootable media on another properly running PC via the Bootable Media Builder and then boot the PC from it. Then follow the steps below to back up the data. Free Download Step 1 Run MiniTool Partition Wizard by double-clicking on its icon on the desktop. Step 2 Click Copy Disk Wizard in the action panel and click Next in the prompted window to continue. Step 3 Choose a disk to copy and click the Next button. Here, we choose the Disk 1. Step 4 Choose the connected target disk and click Next. If you ensure thereâs no important data on the connected disk, click Yes to confirm the operation. Step 5 Choose copy options and configure the location & size of the selected partition. Then click Next to move on. Step 6 Tap Finish > Apply buttons to complete the copy process. How Long Does It Take to Install Windows 11 [3 Influence Factors] How to Reset a PC Windows & Mac After you back up the data on the disk, you can start the PC reset process using the methods below. Besides, you will know the taken time of each method. Steps on Windows PCs The following steps work when your computer runs normally. If the PC fails to boot or is stuck on errors, enter Windows Recovery Environment and then go to Troubleshoot > Reset this PC > Keep my files > Choose an account > Enter the password > Reset. Tips This PC reset process wonât remove your PC system, but it will reinstall a fresh copy of Windows on your computer. Step 1 Press Windows and I keys to open Settings. Step 2 Click the Update & Security option in the Settings window. Step 3 Tap on the Recovery tab in the left panel and then click on the Get Started button under the Reset this PC section. Step 4 Choose either the Keep my files or Remove everything option to continue. Here, we select Remove everything. Tips If you choose Keep my files, follow the on-screen instructions to finish the reset process. Step 5 Choose Cloud download or Local reinstall based on your demands. Compared with Local reinstall, Cloud download is more direct and faster. Step 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the reset process. How long does it take to reset Windows 10? If you select âJust Remove My Filesâ, it may take around 2 hours. However, if you choose âFull Clean the Driveâ here, it takes about 4 hours. Steps on Mac PCs If your PC is macOS, you can reset it with these steps. Step 1 Restart your PC. Press Command + R buttons during the restart process until the device prompts you with the Mac utility window. Step 2 Choose Disk utility to continue. Step 3 Pick the Disc you would like to format and click Erase. Step 4 Then it will reset the Mac PC. Alternatives to Reset PC 1. Fresh Start The Reset This PC Remove everything option deletes all apps, personal files, and Windows settings on the PC. Fresh start allows you to keep your personal files and some Windows settings. Most apps will be removed by it, but any apps installed by the PC manufacturer will be kept. Different from Reset this PC, drivers, trialware, and bloatware wonât be installed automatically after performing a Fresh start. Tips To see more differences between the two, read this post Windows 10 Reset VS Clean Install VS Fresh Start To conduct a Fresh start on Windows 10, go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Open Windows Security > Device performance & health > click Additional info under the Fresh Start section > Get Started. How long does it take to reset a PC Windows 10 via Fresh start? This process may take 20 minutes or more depending on the amount of data on the PC. 2. System Restore Bringing your computer to an earlier state using a system restore point is also a way to reset your PC. It is because the data and apps stored after the creation of the restore point will be removed like you reset the PC. Here are the steps for restoring a PC. If your PC canât boot, enter Windows Recovery Environment and click Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore. In the elevated window, click Next. Select a system restore point and click Next. Click Finish to confirm the operation. How long does it take to factory reset a PC via system restore? Well, this process requires 30 to 45 minutes. 3. Format the Hard Disk Learning from the above, factory resetting a PC works like reformatting a hard drive. Hence, an alternative way to get the PC reset is to format your drive. This way removes all the data including the installed operating system on the drive. It means that you need to reinstall Windows 10 from scratch after formatting the drive. Tips What does formatting a hard drive do? This post explores the detailed information. MiniTool Partition Wizard comes in handy again. Within a few clicks, you can finish the format process on this partition manager. Hereâs the guide for you. Free Download Step 1 Launch this software to enter its main interface. Step 2 Right-click on the target disk and click on the Format option in the pop-up menu. Step 3 If you donât have specific demands, follow the default settings and click OK. Step 4 Click Apply to execute the operation. Tips If you reset the PC by this method, the needed time is less. Nevertheless, you need to reinstall Windows from the very beginning. Now, you can reinstall Windows in multiple ways. For instance, apply the Migrate OS to SSD/HD feature of MiniTool Partition Wizard to direct get the desired system. Alternatively, download Windows 10 ISO file on another PC and make installation media via USB bootable software like Rufus and Windows USB/DVD Download Tool. Then install Windows through the bootable USB drive. As for Windows 10 ISO, there are several versions to choose from. Windows 10 All In One Preactivated ISO Windows 7/ All in One ISO Windows 10 Home ISO What to Do If Reset Stuck If the reset process is stuck at a certain point, apply the methods below. Wait for some time. Reboot the PC. After the device boots again, Windows will resume the resetting process from where you have left. As this operation may corrupt the system, it is not recommended to do so. Disconnect Internet cables. Modify BIOS settings. To be specific, you should turn off Secure Boot, turn on Legacy Boot, enable CSM, and turn on USB Boot and set it as the first boot. Clean install the Windows system. How long does it take to reset a PC? If you think that the time is too long, speed up the process or try other available methods to reset the PC. Importantly, back up your data before performing the reset to Tweet Bottom Line How long does resetting a PC take? What factors affect the PC reset time? This post tells you the answers. Besides, it offers you different ways to reset a PC. You can choose a quick method to finish the reset operation. To avoid potential data loss, it is recommended to back up computer to external hard drive in advance. For any thoughts about how long does it take to reset a PC Windows 10, please share with us in the following comment area. If you encounter any issues with MiniTool Partition Wizard, send us an email via [email protected].
Anytime you lose a few in a row, you have to hit reset and come back tomorrow and do the best you can to forget about how the past series went. It's frustrating. Individually it's frustrating. I'm trying to figure it out. And I know as a team, it sucks losing a few in a row any time. So you know, we'll snap out of it. â Adam LaRoche