Quick Answer: How to Uninstall Windows 10 and Reinstall?
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Reinstall Windows 10 on a working PC

If you can boot into Windows 10, open the new Settings app (the cog icon in the Start menu), then click on Update & Security.

Click on Recovery, and then you can use the ‘Reset this PC’ option.

This will give you the choice of whether to keep your files and programs or not.

How do I wipe my hard drive clean and reinstall Windows?

Windows 8

  • Press the Windows key plus the “C” key to open the Charms menu.
  • Select the Search option and type reinstall in the Search text field (do not press Enter).
  • Select the Settings option.
  • On the left side of the screen, select Remove everything and reinstall Windows.
  • On the “Reset your PC” screen, click Next.

Can I reinstall the free version of Windows 10?

With the end of the free upgrade offer, the Get Windows 10 app is no longer available, and you cannot upgrade from an older Windows version using Windows Update. The good news is that you can still upgrade to Windows 10 on a device that has a license for Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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