Source: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2387752,00.asp
As you might notice, in the full article title, Microsoft also says to "Re-install Windows", which was Microsoft's original recommendation.
Reading the full article, you will note that, nowhere, does it say you have to re-install...
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