Choose what you want to keep. If you want to keep your personal files, choose the Keep personal files only option. Warning: Regardless of your selection at this step, this tool will perform a clean installation of Windows. All apps that came with or were manually installed on your PC will be removed, including paid apps. Apps that come standard with Windows 10 Mail and Edge for example will be preserved.
Additionally, some of your customized settings including your manufacturer's default customization Power and Sleep settings for example will be changed to Windows default settings, which may impact your hardware performance.
More information The tool installs Windows using the capabilities and requirements of the media creation tool. After the clean install, Windows Defender will help keep your PC secure.
Learn more. Looking to reset your PC to your factory image instead? Want to see all your apps in Windows 10? Learn how here. Signing in with a Microsoft Account? Make sure you select the Full Install option and not the Repair or Upgrade option. If you are upgrading to a newer version of Windows, select the Upgrade option instead of the Full Install option.
You can use the erase all contents option to uninstall an existing version of Windows on the hard drive, then install Windows again. The Windows install process is completed when the computer prompts you to log in or when it loads into Windows.
After Windows is installed on the computer, you need to install the drivers and related software for the hardware in the computer. You can use the installation discs that came with the hardware or download the drivers from the hardware manufacturer's website. If you cannot download drivers because your network card is not working after installing Windows, you can download the drivers on another computer.
Then, copy them to a USB thumb drive, and move them over to your computer. To determine which hardware needs drivers to be installed, check the Device Manager and look for the exclamation mark "!
The exclamation point means drivers are needed for that device. After installing the necessary hardware device drivers, install any software programs on the computer that you want to use. Finally, download and install any available Windows updates. Updating Windows improves the operating system's performance, the hardware in the computer, and the software programs you use. It can also improve security by fixing potential security holes and flaws in Windows.
Microsoft frequently releases new updates for Windows, so we recommend you check for and install available updates. Doing so helps keep Windows running better and keep your computer protected. Also, periodically check for updated hardware device drivers from manufacturers' websites. Keeping hardware drivers updated helps the hardware devices in the computer run at peak performance and improves compatibility with other computer hardware and software.
Note If you're replacing the hard drive in your computer, you need to reinstall Windows again. Tip If you want to upgrade to a newer version of Windows on your computer, the steps on this page help you with the upgrade process. Best VPN. Browse All News Articles. Windows 11 Uninstall Clock.
Teams Walkie-Talkie. PCI Express 6. Wordle Scams. T-Mobile iCloud Private Relay. Avira Antivirus Crypto Miner. Linux PinePhone Pro. Google Green Messages. Use Your iPhone as a Webcam. Hide Private Photos on iPhone.
All Microsoft's PowerToys for Windows. Take Screenshot by Tapping Back of iPhone. Windows 11 Default Browser. Browse All Windows Articles.
Windows 10 Annual Updates. OneDrive Windows 7 and 8. Copy and Paste Between Android and Windows. Protect Windows 10 From Internet Explorer. Mozilla Fights Double Standard. Connect to a Hidden Wi-Fi Network. Change the Size of the Touch Keyboard. Reader Favorites Take Screenshot on Windows.
0コメント