Let’s learn how to Repair and Reset WhatsApp in Windows. The Windows repair option is an important feature that helps users resolve problems with programs and applications. WhatsApp works very accurately with this repair reset feature.
Repair or reset is the security app; you can use it to fix any common issues with the Windows security app if that helps. Repairing an app may fix a problem with a non-working app, while resetting an app will delete all app data, including preferences and sign-in details, to try to fix the issue.
This post describes how to Repair and Reset WhatsApp in Windows. The post will help you solve your problem on WhatsApp.If you reset your Apps, it not only improves the performance but also increases the lifetime of the machine.
WhatsApp is a widely used messaging app for mobile devices and PCs. It is free and easy to use, and WhatsApp calling is also available. You will get complete guidance on WhatsApp on Windows 11.
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What are the Advantages of Repair and Reset Options?
Repair and Reset help you solve application problems very quickly. They also increase the speed of the applications. The advantages are given below.
1. It helps to resolve the problems of a program easily
2. It helps to resolve the running issue of an application quickly
3. Repair option allows to maintain the app data
How to Repair Reset WhatsApp in Windows
You can easily apply Repair and Reset in WhatsApp. It will help you work with your app very quickly and easily. The screenshot below enables you to start this.
- Select Settings from the Start menu
After selecting settings, you can choose Apps from the next window. Clicking apps, you will get different app settings on the right side. Then select Installed apps from it.
The Installed apps list all the apps on your Windows PC. Select WhatsApp from it. Click the 3 dots (more) on the right side, and a small window with 3 options will appear. Click the Advanced options to continue.
After clicking on the Advanced options, you can see the Reset selection. Here you can choose to repair or reset WhatsApp. Resetting will improve smoothness.
| Repair and Reset | Difference |
|---|---|
| Repair | It helps to repair the application,Using this, the app’s data won’t be affected |
| Reset | It helps reset the application,using this, the app’s data will be deleted. |
Repair
Repair is the best option for checking and maintaining the application. As the name denotes, it will repair your app without losing data or information. You can quickly repair WhatsApp, and the app data won’t be affected.
- Click on the Repair option in the below window
Reset
If the app isn’t working right, start by choosing the Repair option. If that doesn’t fix it, go for the Reset option. Just click Reset, and a little window will pop up asking if you’re sure. Easy steps to get your app back on track.
After confirmation, the app is ready to Reset and solve problems. It should be noted that all data and information will be deleted through this Reset option.
Terminate
Terminating is another advanced option in WhatsApp. If you click the terminate option, it will immediately end this app and its related process.
Uninstall
Uninstall is the next advanced option in WhatsApp. It helps to uninstall the app from your PC. Your documents will not be affected after Uninstall.
Apps Permissions
In this Apps Permissions, you can turn on or turn off Location, camera, Microphone and Contacts. If you enabled this, it works on your apps.
Background Apps Permissions
The app runs in the background, receiving info, sending notifications, and staying up-to-date even when you are not actively using it. If you click the right arrow of never, you can see 3 options to save power in different ways: Always, Power optimized, and Never.
| Background apps permissions | Used to |
|---|---|
| Always | It allows the app to run in the background, sending and receiving messages up-to-date. It uses more power. |
| Power Optimized | This option may limit an app that uses a lot of power. |
| Never | It selects to run the app in the background |
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Runs at log-in
Apps can be configured to start when you log in. In most cases, apps will start or be minimized or may only start a background task.
Battery Usage
Battery usage is the next option, as shown in the advanced option. It helps to check the battery level of your PC. Also, see the remaining percentage. Click on the Check battery usage option to see your PC’s battery usage.
Defaults
In Defaults, you can select which apps to listen to music, look at pictures, check mail, watch videos and more. After that, click on the Set default apps, and you can set a default for a file type or link type.
App add-ons & Downloadable Content
An add-on is a software extension or enhancement that adds new features or functionality to an existing program or application. It is designed to enhance the base software’s capabilities and provide additional tools or options for the user. You can see filter by and sort by options there.
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Sumitha was introduced to the world of computers when she was very young. She loves to help users with their Windows 11 and related queries. She is here to share quick news, tips and tricks with Windows security.