Windows 10, like any other Windows operating system, may become slow due to various programs and may need to be refreshed and updated to work properly. One of the known drawbacks of Windows is that it is not like the Linux operating system, which can work for long periods without any issues. Therefore, it is recommended to do a fresh install of Windows at intervals, not necessarily monthly or bi-monthly. It can go without any problems for more than a year, but when major issues occur with continuous updates, it may be time to reinstall Windows, and here are 4 ways to do so.
1- Reset Windows 10
1- Reset Windows 10
Windows 10 comes with a Reset feature, like in Windows 8, where using it gives you a new version without any problems. You have the option to keep your files or not, and Windows has added this feature to reinstall the Windows without needing any external discs and keep your files. To access this feature, go to Settings, then Update & Security, then Recovery, and under Reset This PC, click on Get Started.
2- Refresh Windows 10
In Windows 8, Refresh meant resetting with keeping your files by relying on a saved image on the device. However, with Windows 10, you can also keep your files when choosing to Reset. Therefore, the Refresh function in Windows 10 differs somewhat from Windows 8, and you can download the tool for this feature ( here ) . The tool requires an internet connection and needs empty space of up to 1 GB as it downloads the latest updated version of Windows 10 before refreshing. After completing, you need to reinstall your programs and search for new updates by going to Settings, then Update & Security, then Check For Updates.
3- Use a Windows 10 Installation Disc
This is an advanced method to use when your device cannot boot into Windows at all or your internet connection is weak. If you have a bootable CD with Windows 10 installed, or even a USB, before using the disc, first enter your device’s BIOS settings and make sure the device will boot from the CD or USB attached to it, not from the hard disk. This method varies from one device type to another. Then restart the device and follow the installation steps from within the disc, and follow the instructions until you get a new version of Windows 10 without any problems. After that, you will need to update to the latest version again.
- How to Install Windows
- Install Windows 7, 8, or 10 from the hard drive without a flash drive or DVD
- How to install Windows system from the memory card of your phone
- How to install Windows from a flash drive even if your device does not support it
- Install Windows 8 or 10 on a flash drive and run it directly from the flash drive
- Burn Windows to a flash drive without software
4- Installing by Taking an Image Backup (System Restore Points)
The previous methods may result in losing your previous settings, any installed programs, or applications you had on Windows 10, as well as the updates. To avoid this, it is highly recommended to create an Image backup of your Windows version in its best state with your desired programs and settings and do this regularly through System Restore Points. You can activate it by pressing Windows key + Q then typing Create a restore Point, then choose the partition containing your Windows files, then Configure, then click on Turn On System Protection, and then Ok. Note that with the importance of this process, it will definitely increase the hard disk space as it takes a large amount, you may need up to 20 GB of free space. If you want to save space on the hard disk, you can benefit from these topics.
- 5 Ways to Free up Space on Windows C Drive
- Save more than 4 GB on the Windows disk in two steps without software
- 10 Ways to Save Space on the Hard Disk in Windows
Also, browse the following topics to learn how to create a System Restore Point:
- Create a System Restore Point in Windows
- Delete all or some System Restore Points in Windows
- Create a Windows ISO backup file from Windows files or Windows DVDs
- Best ways to backup your files
