I tried to Factory Reset my computer and it failed 3 times, and now I can't login.

Anonymous
2024-10-09T01:31:59+00:00

First time I factory reset my computer it cailed and said "Undoing changes" as it did that it brought up my login screen. I go to login but now I am locked out behind an Error that persists with User Profile service Failed. So I go to factory reset again. It does the same thing. Undoes the changes and says that same error. I go for the third time but this time it is to fully wipe the computer. Gets stuck at 46% for 2 hours and then fails. Still the same error. I have been following guifes to do stuff in safe mode, but as I login to safe mode I am met with a blank white canvas, and cannot access anything at all. The window key + R or X does not work at all. I would like to fix this ASAP, it has been stressing me out. I don't know what to do.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-13T19:36:32+00:00

    Hey there, Lance

    Please can you tell me if you are able to get a USB stick from a friend or relative?

    If you can, maybe a friend or relative will be able to allow you to use their computer to download the Windows 10 installation media so you are able to install Windows 10 fresh from a USB stick.

    Alternatively, Libraries allow folk to use the computers for a set time. Maybe your local library will allow you to use their computers to download the Windows 10 ISO onto a USB stick so you can bring it home and install it onto your computer.

    If you are able to get a USB stick and use someone else's computer, you are able to use this link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    Please let us know how this goes,

    Nathan

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-12T01:40:23+00:00

    Is it bad to have the volumes to stay on the computer? I never chose volume 6 and been on volume 2 and the computer works great. Like the only issue is going to be everytime i restart or shut off pc that will be the start up every time?

    I just don't have money to go buy a new harddrive, or another USB, and my pc has some stutters, but it runs everything better than it has before.

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  3. Estrella721 46,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-10-12T01:17:40+00:00

    The easiest way is to manually back up your files using a USB external hard disk: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-12T00:52:22+00:00

    Is it because Windows installed onto my actual harddrive instead of my SSD? Also how do I back up everything?

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  5. Estrella721 46,030 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-10-12T00:32:03+00:00

    To fix the dual boot issue, unfortunately yes, please ensure to back up all your important files before proceeding. Thank you.

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