With Windows 10, Microsoft managed to get simple to quickly refresh or reset pc with only a few clicks. You can easily reset or refresh Windows 10 computer by opening the Settings app and going to "Update and Security -> Recovery" and pressing the "Get started" button under Reset this PC section. Alternatively, you can also reset PC from command prompt when needed. Basically, you issue just one command and Windows will begin the reset process. The advantage of this approach is you do not have to search through menus to obtain the reset or refresh option.

Now, you may be wondering, what's the difference between Refresh and Reset choices on Windows 10. It's very simple actually.

Refresh PC: When you refresh a Windows 10 PC, Windows will refresh and/or replace all system files. Refreshing your personal computer doesn't remove your individual files. However, Windows will uninstall all applications except those that come pre-installed, like the built-in store apps.

Reset PC: Resetting is the more aggressive version of Refresh. That's, resetting a PC removes all installed applications as well as your personal files located in the Windows installation drive. i.e, C drive. Windows will not touch your files in other drives or partitions as long as you select appropriate options.

Without ado, let me show you how to reset Windows 10 PC from command prompt. The same command works in PowerShell too.

Note: Before resetting or refreshing, close all the applications and backup any application settings and files. This allows you to restore them following the reset or refresh process.

Reset PC from Command Prompt

Open the beginning menu.

Search for "cmd".

Right-click around the Command Prompt and select "Run as Administrator".

In the command prompt window, execute the below command.
systemreset

Select "Remove everything" option within the prompt window.

Select "Just remove my files" option.

Click the "Reset" button.

Once you click the reset button, Windows will start the reset process. It takes between Twenty to thirty minutes to complete the resetting procedure. So, relax and wait. Once completed, Windows will automatically restart and you can begin using it. Of crouse, you have to install all of your favorite programs.

Refresh PC From Command Prompt

Open the beginning menu.

Search for "cmd".

Right-click around the Command Prompt and choose "Run as Administrator".

In the command prompt window, execute the below command.
systemreset -cleanpc

Click on the "Next" button in the Fresh start

Windows can have a list of all the application it'll uninstall. With my case, Windows is uninstalling McAfee and a couple of other apps. Click on the "Next" button.

Click on the "Start" button within the "Let's get started" prompt.

That's it. Much like using the reset option, it can take between Twenty to thirty minutes to accomplish refreshing your Windows 10 PC. So, relax and wait until it's complete. Once complete, your system will automatically restart.

As you can see, it is quite easy to reset PC from command prompt on Windows 10.