Performing a fresh or “clean” installation of Windows can improve responsiveness and performance on your PC if you have been using it for an extended period. The OS starts to lag after prolonged use.

If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.

Microsoft should be the one to clean up a fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 and Edge, NOT the users. If they did just that I bet MANY Win10 users with suitable PC's would be willing to install 11. As ...

When you're planning a fresh Windows 11 installation, a bit of preparation can save you time and hassle later. From backing up important files to downloading drivers, getting everything ready makes ...

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...

One other suggestion: there are normally a bunch of updates queued up when you first install it. These may complete even if you've deleted the app and may be why they seem to reappear. Make sure there ...