How to Disable the “Reset this PC” Option in Windows 10

Introduction

Even without administrative rights, a user can access the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and attempt to reset the PC. To enhance system security and prevent unauthorized resets, you can disable WinRE. This prevents access to the “Reset this PC” feature.

Disabling WinRE

To disable the Windows Recovery Environment, follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
2. Run the following command to disable WinRE:

reagentc.exe /disable

Running this command disables the recovery environment, effectively blocking the “Reset this PC” feature.

Re-enabling WinRE

If you need to re-enable the Windows Recovery Environment, you can do so easily by following these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
2. Run the following command to enable WinRE:

reagentc.exe /enable

This command re-enables the recovery environment, restoring access to the “Reset this PC” feature.