This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.
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Unlock 'God mode' in Windows 11 and supercharge your PC
Windows 11 hides a maze of settings behind the modern Settings app and the older Control Panel, which can turn simple tweaks ...
Windows 11 February 2026 update adds Cross-Device Resume, MIDI upgrades, security fixes, and major bug fixes for 24H2 and 25H2.
Struggling with Command Prompt not opening as admin on Windows 11? Discover proven, step-by-step fixes to regain ...
Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install February 2026 updates to block exploits.
Microsoft has patched six exploited zero-days in February 2026 Patch Tuesday, addressing 58 vulnerabilities and triggering ...
By putting conflicting metadata in LNK files, a researcher found four new ways to spoof targets, hide arguments, and run unintended programs in Windows Explorer.
If Command Prompt says Password is incorrect in Recovery or Repair Mode in Windows 11/10, follow these solutions to resolve the issue.
IT admins will be busy this month patching Microsoft software and apps, but not nearly as busy as they were in January.
If you want to de-enshittify Windows 11 but find starting over from scratch to be daunting, then this is for you.
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