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How To Reset Windows 11 [Subscribers]

By Kevin / October 9, 2024

There are any number of reasons why you might want to or need to “reset” Windows 11. These might include virus or malware infection, or even a brand new computer where you want to avoid the manufacturer-altered version of Windows it came with, or the bundled software.

Here is the step-by-step process on how to download a “clean” copy of Windows directly from Microsoft and have your computer back up and running fairly quickly, though setup for your given needs will take longer.

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How To Reset Windows 11 [Premium]

By Kevin / September 16, 2024

There are any number of reasons why you might want to or need to “reset” Windows 11. These might include virus or malware infection, or even a brand new computer where you want to avoid the manufacturer-altered version of Windows it came with, or the bundled software.

Here is the step-by-step process on how to download a “clean” copy of Windows directly from Microsoft and have your computer back up and running fairly quickly, though setup for your given needs will take longer.

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How To Reset Windows 10

By Kevin / February 3, 2024

Here’s a quick guide on how to reset Windows 10 to it’s out-of-the-box factory state. You can either choose to do a “reinstall”, where it won’t touch any personal files on the drive, or a “clean install”, where Windows will mark the drive as empty and you’ll be starting from scratch. Please note: This FREE blog…

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How To Reset Windows 10 [Premium]

By Kevin / February 1, 2024

Here’s a quick guide on how to reset Windows 10 to it’s out-of-the-box factory state. You can either choose to do a “reinstall”, where it won’t touch any personal files on the drive, or a “clean install”, where Windows will mark the drive as empty and you’ll be starting from scratch.

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Thinking of Donating Your Computer?

By Kevin / August 22, 2023

A friend mentioned that her mother is donating her laptop to charity and is re-installing Windows as part of that process. I quickly mentioned that re-installing Windows will NOT erase the hard drive or solid-state drive. Instead, it will only appear empty in Windows. There are some important considerations when donating or giving away a…

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