cannot reset windows 10

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What type of reset were you doing? Full or keep files/settings? I assume full since you say you removed all your files.

If full, try doing a clean install as its possible the Reset wants to use a partition that doesn't exist. I believe it uses the recovery partition that some installs may not have.

download the Windows 10 media creation tool and use it to make a win 10 installer on USB

change boot order in BIOS so USB is first, hdd second
boot from installer
follow this guide: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-windows-10-clean-install.html

when you reach the screen asking for licence, click "I don't have a key" and win 10 will continue to install and reactivate once finished

If you can't create the ISO for same...
What type of reset were you doing? Full or keep files/settings? I assume full since you say you removed all your files.

If full, try doing a clean install as its possible the Reset wants to use a partition that doesn't exist. I believe it uses the recovery partition that some installs may not have.

download the Windows 10 media creation tool and use it to make a win 10 installer on USB

change boot order in BIOS so USB is first, hdd second
boot from installer
follow this guide: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-windows-10-clean-install.html

when you reach the screen asking for licence, click "I don't have a key" and win 10 will continue to install and reactivate once finished

If you can't create the ISO for same reason (not enough space)< just use another PC to make it.
 
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