No, you won't lose your operating system.
No, you won't lose your operating system.
You're experiencing performance drops after switching from a 1TB HDD to a 1TB SSD. Despite upgrading your GPU to the EVGA GeForce GTX 970, your games are still lagging at around 20 FPS. This suggests the issue might be related to storage speed or file format rather than the GPU itself.
Performing a factory reset restores your system to its original state when it was first installed. This means if your setup included Windows 8 or 7, you’ll receive that version again. However, your Windows 10 remains intact. To restore Windows 10, use the Media Creation tools available on Microsoft’s website, install them, and choose the upgrade option. After installation, checking for updates will trigger Windows 10 activation to recognize its previous upgrade and reactivate it. If you originally had Windows 10, you’ll regain it. Expect a substantial update from Windows Update that brings your system up to the latest version, and you’re all set.
After 30 days Windows 10 clears any prior operating system. Using the reset feature will return Windows 10 to its original state as shipped by Microsoft on the ISO. Unless you enable saving files and settings, it won’t retain your username or personal data.
I completed a reset just because of problems with a game, and made sure everything was cleared. Everything is working now.