So, a number of questions arise when the system starts to slow down or freeze. Common reasons for this behavior:
- Irrational installation of a huge number of programs.
- Lack of regular registry cleaning.
- Action of malicious software.
- Installing an operating system on hardware with unsatisfactory parameters.
This state of affairs can be corrected. If everything is very neglected, and there is neither the energy, nor the time, nor the desire to clear away a great deal of information junk, then reinstalling Windows 10 will help. Such a reinstallation is no different from reinstalling Windows installations 8. Do not be afraid of problems that may arise, since it is possible to reinstall Windows 10 even on a running system. You can also cope with the situation if the operating system refuses to boot.
Preparation
First you need to create bootable usb card or installation disk. This is done quite simply. We need to download from the Internet special program, which creates bootable media. So for USB creation- This Rufus program. And for DVDs– ImgBurn. It is also important to download installation image operating systems. It's easy to find on the official website. Next in Rufus, if we create a USB, we simply select virtual image installation disk, which was previously downloaded online. This is an item called ISO Image. And in the Device item, select the media on which recording will be carried out. Click Start and wait for the end of recording to USB.
And to create a physical installation disk, the ImgBurn program is suitable. Here we just follow simple tips. Select in the Source item the virtual image of the installation Windows disk 10, and in the Destination item select the one physical disk The DVD we are going to burn to.
Click on the picture where the disk depicted on paper turns into a disk that exists on its own, and wait for the recording to finish. That's it, the preliminary work is completed, now you can safely insert a USB card or DVD disc into the computer and reinstall.
While the system is working
So, if you want to do the reinstallation as quickly as possible, then we start doing it right in the operating mode:
- Click on Start and select the Settings menu.
- Next, click on Update and Security.
- Then select the Recovery and Start button.
- Many people are afraid that personal files will be deleted from their computer. In fact, it is possible to leave them unchanged. If you click Save my files in the next menu, everything will remain as it is. If you want to put an end to this terrible mess on your computer once and for all, you can click Delete everything. The system will show you which programs should be removed. After that, click on the Next and Reset button.
The computer will begin to restart and return to a clean and updated system state. In most cases, everything will go without force majeure, but if an error occurs, you can try reinstalling without any Windows boot 10, which will be described below.
Reinstall without downloading
So, if certain problems arise and Windows 10 simply won’t boot, then you should try another method. Take it and boot from installation media. To do this, go to the BIOS and set the priority there to boot from USB or DVD. You can enter this mode when the system starts; manufacturers indicate during boot up which button needs to be pressed for everything to work. You can select the boot priority in the Boot section.
Then the following menu will open, in which you need to select Diagnostics, then open the item Return the computer to the initial state and click Delete All.
- Hello site! A question. A year ago, a friend installed Windows 7 for me and I don’t even know whether it’s licensed or not. If I update my Win 7 to the final Windows 10, and then want to reinstall Windows 10 again completely, so that there is no trace left of Windows 7, then what key will I need to enter when reinstalling Win 10, because I don’t have any key for the seven. And do you think that when you reinstall, automatic activation will occur, and if it doesn’t, what keys will need to be entered?
- Hello, question, I updated my Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and only after the update I realized that most of the programs are absolutely unnecessary for me. Due to old unnecessary software, Windows 8.1 was slow, and now Windows 10 is slow (and some programs won’t start). How can I do a clean reinstall of Win 10, keeping only my personal files? Or do I need to install Windows 10 again?
How to perform a clean reinstallation of Windows 10 after upgrading from Windows 7, 8.1
Hello friends! A year ago, one of my friends also installed the “unknown” Windows 7 and he asked me to update it to Windows 10, and then do a clean reinstallation of Win 10, let’s see what happens.
Without a doubt, a newly installed operating system is much more stable and faster than one that has been running for several years. With all the garbage from previous operating systems (cluttered registry, violations in system files, a bunch of unnecessary programs etc) will move to the new Win 10! But it’s one thing when all this rubbish works fine and you’re happy with everything, but it’s another thing when everything slows down and freezes! But it is not at all necessary to reinstall Windows 10; just do a clean reinstallation of the operating system.
A clean reinstallation of Windows 10 can be done in two cases: directly in a running operating system, and also if Win 10 does not boot.
Reinstallation can be done while saving files in user profiles (documents, photos, music, downloads), or without.
- Note: You can also perform a clean reinstallation of Windows 10 according to our article.
I don’t like to write superficial articles, so I’ve described everything in detail for you below.
How will we reinstall
Since many laptops do not have a disk drive, you will most likely create installation flash drive.
So, we have created a flash drive, connect it to our laptop or computer and begin the reinstallation.
Reinstalling Windows 10 directly in a running operating system
Start->Options
Update and Security
Recovery
Begin
Choose the option to save files, and your data in user folders will not be deleted.
If you want to completely clean HDD from the previous operating system, select "Remove everything".
A list of programs to be removed will be indicated.
The computer reboots
The process of returning the computer to its original state begins
Note: Friends, if at this stage the computer immediately reboots into operating system with the error “Problem when returning the PC to its original state”, then go to the second part of the article “Reinstalling Windows 10 if the operating system does not boot”, this method will definitely work.
In most cases, everything will be fine and the reinstallation process will continue.
We enter our account
Boots into a clean Windows 10 with no applications installed.
Reinstalling Windows 10 if the operating system does not boot
- Hello site! A question. A year ago, a friend installed Windows 7 for me and I don’t even know whether it’s licensed or not. If I update my Win 7 to the final Windows 10, and then want to reinstall Windows 10 again completely, so that there is no trace left of Windows 7, then what key will I need to enter when reinstalling Win 10, because I don’t have any key for the seven. And do you think that when you reinstall, automatic activation will occur, and if it doesn’t, what keys will need to be entered?
- Hello, question, I updated my Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 and only after the update I realized that most of the programs are absolutely unnecessary for me. Due to old unnecessary software, Windows 8.1 was slow, and now Windows 10 is slow (and some programs won’t start). How can I do a clean reinstall of Win 10, keeping only my personal files? Or do I need to install Windows 10 again?
How to perform a clean reinstallation of Windows 10 after upgrading from Windows 7, 8.1
Hello friends! A year ago, one of my friends also installed the “unknown” Windows 7 and he asked me to update it to Windows 10, and then do a clean reinstallation of Win 10, let’s see what happens.
Without a doubt, a newly installed operating system is much more stable and faster than one that has been running for several years. All the garbage from previous operating systems (cluttered registry, irregularities in system files, many unnecessary programs, etc.) will be transferred to the new Win 10! But it’s one thing when all this rubbish works fine and you’re happy with everything, but it’s another thing when everything slows down and freezes! But it is not at all necessary to reinstall Windows 10; just do a clean reinstallation of the operating system.
A clean reinstallation of Windows 10 can be done in two cases: directly in a running operating system, and also if Win 10 does not boot.
Reinstallation can be done while saving files in user profiles (documents, photos, music, downloads), or without.
- Note: You can also perform a clean reinstallation of Windows 10 according to our article.
I don’t like to write superficial articles, so I’ve described everything in detail for you below.
How will we reinstall
Since many laptops do not have a disk drive, you will most likely create an installation flash drive.
So, we have created a flash drive, connect it to our laptop or computer and begin the reinstallation.
Reinstalling Windows 10 directly on a running operating system
Start->Options
Update and Security
Recovery
Begin
Choose the option to save files, and your data in user folders will not be deleted.
If you want to completely clear your hard drive from the previous operating system, select "Remove everything."
A list of programs to be removed will be indicated.
The computer reboots
The process of returning the computer to its original state begins
Note: Friends, if at this stage the computer immediately reboots into the operating system with the error “Problem when returning the PC to its original state,” then proceed to the second part of the article “Reinstalling Windows 10 if the operating system does not boot,” this method will definitely work .
In most cases, everything will be fine and the reinstallation process will continue.
Login to your account
Boots into a clean Windows 10 with no applications installed.
Reinstalling Windows 10 if the operating system does not boot
Let's consider this situation. You had Windows 7 or 8.1 installed. Then you updated it to Windows 10. The system was activated automatically. And now you need to completely reinstall Windows 10 without losing your license. Will there be problems with activation?
“Ten” should be activated automatically if you install the same edition that was installed and activated before (for example, Pro x64 Russian) on the same computer. With the release of the Threshold 2 update, the system activation procedure has been significantly improved and simplified. It should now be easier to activate Windows 10 both during a clean install and an upgrade.
Reinstalling Windows 10 while maintaining license and activation
0. Step number zero: before reinstalling the OS, do backup copy boot and system partitions, if your license or software installed on the system is extremely important to you. We have, of course, checked the instructions below, but anything can happen. And it is better to have a backup copy so that you can restore Windows to its current state at any time.
1. Create an installation flash drive or disk with Windows 10 software.
The creation procedure has not changed, however, no matter what time you create bootable USB flash drive, the distribution package recorded on it will always be up-to-date thanks to the proprietary Microsoft Media Creation Tool. Let us remind you that in assembly 10586 the mechanism has been significantly simplified Windows activation 10. Now the system can be activated with a key from Windows 7 or 8.1.
2. Connect the USB flash drive and simply restart your computer.
3. from this flash drive.
4. When prompted to enter your product key, select Skip:
Reinstalling the OS: Skip entering the product key
5. Format only system partition. (In most cases, “drive C:”. Use the disk capacity in GB as a guide.) Other sections do not need to be formatted.
6. Then select the formatted partition to install Windows 10 and click Further.
Format drive C for subsequent OS installation
After installation, the operating system must be activated (if it was activated legally before reinstallation). After a couple of days, when you are convinced that the newly installed OS is working normally, you can free up disk space.
Other ways to reinstall Windows 10 on a laptop
If your laptop was sold with Windows 10 pre-installed, then you have another way to reinstall the operating system if necessary. Each laptop manufacturer has its own special system recovery procedure. For example, if you have an HP laptop, you need to restart it and press the F11, for Samsung it is F4. Lenovo actually has a special button - Novo Button, which serves to enter the BIOS and restore (in fact, reinstall) Windows.
In order to reinstall Windows 10 on Toshiba laptops, you need to hold down the key while the laptop's power is off 0 (zero) on the main keyboard unit, without releasing it, turn on the laptop Power button. Release the 0 key when you hear the system speaker sound. Some laptops come with a recovery disc. You need to boot from it and run the Recovery program.
The difference with the procedure that we described in the previous paragraph is that when you reinstall Windows using the recovery procedure, you get the operating system without the latest updates - the same as it was when you bought the laptop. But the essence remains the same - you somehow perform a clean reinstallation of the system, getting rid of all the glitches and problems of the old operating system.
Nothing in the world lasts forever, and even the brand new Windows 10 sometimes starts to malfunction and its speed slows down, which brings significant inconvenience to the computer owner. PCs are often attacked by various malware or an error appears in the operation of the OS due to the installation of a large number of applications. And also many users neglect the need to regularly clean the registry, etc.
As a result, most experts agree that it is necessary to reinstall the OS, which is the best way out of this situation. Every user should have knowledge of how to reinstall Windows 10, because this will not only save him money, but also, thanks to self-education, will greatly increase his confidence in the future. In general, the process algorithm is almost no different from similar actions in earlier Windows. Therefore, if you have competent and understandable instructions, even a novice user can easily cope with the task. For this purpose, below is presented detailed guide with clear illustrations.
Preliminary actions
It is recommended that you first save copies of personal files and information stored on system disk computer, external storage, cloud or other hard section PC disk. Synchronize data on all installed browsers. This will allow the user to quickly return to their usual rhythm of work after reinstalling the OS.
Next, you need to burn a bootable USB flash drive or DVD. For this purpose, you need to perform the following sequential steps on your PC, if the OS can still function on another computer if it is not possible to start the OS on the problematic PC:
If the OS is still functional
If the system on the user's computer can still function, then you can perform a reinstallation in operating mode.
To do this, it is necessary to carry out the following algorithm of sequential actions:
If the system on your computer cannot boot
If Windows 10 does not start on your PC at all, you will need to start it from an external drive.
To this end, it is necessary to perform the following sequential steps:
- Enter the BIOS and set the order in which the PC starts from a flash drive or DVD disc. Method of entering BIOS on different models differs, but the necessary hot keys for this are always indicated in the computer documentation, which should be studied first. Most often, in order to get into the BIOS, you need to click on the “Del” key while the PC is booting. Then in the “Boot” tab set the first to run from USB or optical drive. Then exit the BIOS saving the changes, as shown in the figure below:
- Then it will start from bootable media. It is necessary to fill in three fields in the menu that appears, similar to the figure below and click “Next”;
- Next, in the window that appears, click “Diagnostics”;
- After that, click “Restore the computer to its original state”;
- Next, click “Disk only...”;
- Click on the “Return to original state” button;
- Wait until the PC restarts and the OS installation process is complete. After this, you must ignore the step of specifying the key, print your access code and agree to the license terms. If desired, you can customize the parameters or leave everything as default;
- Ready! You can begin using the newly installed operating system.
