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You don't need to reinstall Windows, use these built-in tools instead

Is a clean install your go-to for stubborn Windows issues? Think again. There are ample recovery options right at your ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 May Get Option to Reinstall via Windows Update Without Deleting Your Files

There's nothing like a fresh Windows installation when everything works the way it's supposed to. That never lasts, though. Sometimes reinstalling Windows is the only way to fix all the nagging issues ...
Ars Technica

Clean Windows upgrade: Easiest/fastest way to backup and then reinstall software and data?

This weekend I have the task of moving a laptop from Windows 10 to Windows 11 (yeah yeah). As there are some quirks with the current operating system, I'm not going to do an upgrade, but go for a ...
Liliputing

Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 Repair option that reinstalls the OS without removing apps, files, or settings

If you run into problems that you cannot easily fix on a computer running Windows 11, there’s a not-quite-nuclear option built into the operating system that lets you “Reset this PC” by reinstalling ...
The Spectrum

Windows System32 Folder: What it is and why you should not delete it

The System32 Folder is a core folder in Windows OS. It contains important operating system files and folders that are necessary for the smooth functioning of your system. If this folder gets deleted ...