clean install

If your Windows PC is showing signs of fatigue, acting sluggish, or plagued by persistent errors, it might be time for a revitalizing refresh. Microsoft offers a robust way to breathe new life into your operating system: reinstalling Windows using installation media. Whether you’re dealing with...

In a significant move that feels like a big hug for tech enthusiasts, Microsoft has unveiled that they will now offer generic install ISOs specifically for the Arm version of Windows 11. This game-changing update arrives just in time for users who appreciate the satisfaction of doing a clean...

In an exciting development for tech enthusiasts and early adopters alike, Microsoft has finally made available an official ISO for Arm-based Windows 11 installations, allowing users to perform clean installs on the latest Snapdragon-powered laptops. For those who cherish the pristine joy of...

Windows 11 has captivated tech enthusiasts with its sleek aesthetic and improved functionality. However, for many users, especially those with older PCs, the upgrade has become a contentious topic due to Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements. If you're among those who feel their machine is...

Are you contemplating upgrading your old PC to Windows 11 but are worried about facing potential compatibility issues? Despite Microsoft's official stance suggesting certain hardware limitations, many users have found that it is still possible to upgrade to Windows 11, even if your PC is deemed...

In the evolving landscape of personal computing, Windows 11 stands out with its sleek interface and improvements in performance. However, many users with older PCs find themselves boxed out of this upgrade due to Microsoft's strict compatibility requirements. As Microsoft gears up to end support...

Running Windows 11 Home Version 23H2 on Dell Inspiron AIO 5490 AIO. BIOS Mode UEFI and up to date. Total identified windows installations: 0 after using bootrec /rebuildbcd or bootrec /scanos command in Windows Recovery Environment. Ive done everything recommended online to fix the issue...

Hello, Windows Forum, I am new to the forum and happy to be here! I have a 10-year old Dell XPS 8700 desktop PC that is running Windows 10 and still working nicely. However, I know it can’t last forever, so I am being proactive and getting ready to purchase a new one. I am very concerned...

hi there it seems like a similar problem to the last one posted, but for not confusing the problem I opened a new thread. I disabled secure boot, there are no devices attached beside mouse, keyboard and the usb-stick (no ethernetcable as well). Here's my problem: i had a running desktop gaming...

Hi All, Have a problem upgrading to 10. I booted from my original win 7 x64 home edition, clean installed, deleted all files. It may be worth noting when I was prompted what disk to put OS on, i deleted 2 100mb partions as I figured they weren't needed, and loaded the OS onto my main 1000gig...

A clean install of Windows 11 is a process of installing the operating system on a computer by formatting the hard drive and starting fresh. This can be a good solution in a few situations: If your current installation of Windows 11 is experiencing issues such as frequent crashes, errors, or...

Dear forum, I want to upgrade my windows 11 home version to the pro version. Does home upgrades to pro when i change the product key in windows, or do i need to install windows pro, as a clean install? Thanks

I want to perform a clean re-install of my Windows OS on my computer, but my settings app keeps crashing ONLY when I try to access "Recovery" under the "Updates & Security" tab. I can open any other setting in the settings app, except for the one I actually need. Here is a list of solutions on...

I worked for a startup and they provided me with a laptop. However, they changed their business and moved to other country and they asked me to keep the laptop myself. I do not have the company email address to login and there are no IT guys of the company etc as they completely changed their...

Hi. I have an Asus K53SD with Windows 7. I want to replace my SSD drive and install Windows 10 clean without cloning the old drive. From what I found out, it is still possible to activate Win 10 with a key from Win 7. But this is a separate topic. I am more interested in whether this laptop will...

I have been imaging my system to avoid having to install. It comes in handy as long as the drive is healthy. Should I keep a clone also in case of drive failure or is it better to clean install when the drive fails..

Aloha ! Soooo my little Dell Latitude E5500 had a HDD crash and got a brand spanking new HDD... well, I had it in storage somewhere... This 'new' HDD is completely empty, not even a filesystem on it thus it was time for a clean install. I grabbed my official Dell Restore DVD, put it in but...

I have ASUS Turbo Lan, , ASUS -CPU -Z and Intel Optane storage and Management in the list of apps.. They all have an uninstall under each of them. If they are worth keeping I will otherwise I ask if they can be uninstalled. I previously uninstalled the first two but no matter how I tried I got...

I installed Windows 11 as a ?? clean install only to find a sort of Kit from Asus board with features like Norton, drivers and much more. Just the sight of Norton caused me to be leery. I had this desktop built and after two years found a site that listed the pros and cons. I only installed some...

Hello everyone, I enrolled myself for the dev-program of Windows 11. After a lot of updates, my laptop has the Buils 22478.rs_prerelease.211008-1414 version of Windows 11. I want to have the normal version of windows 11 and I don't want to get al these dev builds. How can I lose this version...