Reset PC without losing apps and data

[Asen Ikonomov]

Lately my dad's computer has been acting up. I suppose it's the motherboard but I want to try a reset first. I remember that there was an option to reset without deleting everything but I cant find it now. Now let me explain the problems: 1. E-sign One day it works perfectly fine but sometimes it doesn't register it. 2. There are some lines on the monitor, like flickering. I thought it was the monitor but even though I changed it  the problem stays. They are connected with VGA. Thanks in advance!

[whispous]

Before you touch anything, be certain that there is a current, working, tested backup of any data you consider important do not skip this step.

 

1. you'll have to be more specific

2. flickering on a VGA cable sounds like a signal issue, most likely the cable or the sockets at one end or the other. Check both are FIRMLY inserted, and if possible, change the cable.

[porina]

I'm not aware of a way to reset windows while keeping apps. Nearest I know of would be to tell Windows to do a file check of itself. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/use-the-system-file-checker-tool-to-repair-missing-or-corrupted-system-files-79aa86cb-ca52-166a-92a3-966e85d4094e

 

The display problem sounds more likely hardware than software. Good to know you tried a different monitor, but it could also be the cable or GPU itself. Also try a different refresh rate.

[Asen Ikonomov]

The monitor is on 60hz(lowest supported).About the USB issues it often says “USB device not recognised” on both front and rear ports.

[Asen Ikonomov]

I don’t know how I daydreamed about this but there was no such thing. I was confused because I need to reset my hp celeron every month and I reinstall my apps( I have about 3). So yeah I’m pretty stupid.