Are you wondering how
to reinstall Windows 10 ? After trying to repair the registry, your PC
continues to give you problems. You may have some slowdown in the operating
system, it could be some sort of data corruption or perhaps malware has taken
over your PC . Whatever the reason, restoring Windows 10 isn't that difficult.
Here are all the methods to reinstall Windows 10!
How to reinstall
Windows 10, what to do first
Before reinstalling Windows 10, there are a few things you
should do first. Of course, depending on the level of damage, you may not be
able to do all this, but we recommend doing it anyway:
Back up your data : a complete system wipe will delete all
apps and files on your PC. You should try to backup everything to a flash drive
or external hard drive , if you can.
Connect your Windows 10 product key to your Microsoft account : Microsoft uses it as a
kind of validation method. If you don't, you may not be able to activate
Windows 10.
Take some time - It
takes some time to reinstall Windows 10 (or restore) an entire operating
system. I advise you not to do it shortly before going to bed or during your
lunch break at work.
Here's how to link
the Windows 10 product key to your Microsoft account:
Open Settings ,
click Update and Security , then
click Activation . Make sure your
current copy of Windows is activated.
Then, open
Settings and go to Accounts
and then to Information . Select
the option to sign in with your Microsoft account. Follow the procedure until
you are signed in to your Microsoft account.
Go back to Update and
Security and click Activation . The menu should indicate that
your license is linked to your Microsoft account. Restart your PC if it doesn't
appear immediately. Okay, we're ready to reinstall Windows 10!
1. Recovery of the
operating system
Restoring the operating system works just like restoring a
phone to factory settings. It removes everything except the basic operating
system components and it is just as if you had just installed Windows for the
first time. In many cases, this is easier, faster and safer than reinstalling
Windows
10. This is how it works:
Open Settings , go
to Update and security . In the left
margin, click on the Restore option .
The first option at the top should be to restore this PC .
Click the start button
. The operating system offers you the possibility of a complete recovery
to remove everything or a software recovery that allows you to keep your files.
Select the desired option.
Continue to follow the instructions until the system starts Data recovery.
Once completed, it's practically like turning your computer
back on for the first time. This will uninstall all your apps, restore Windows
10 and ease many problems in the process. A complete reinstallation is not
always necessary.
Complete walkthrough on how to restore Windows 10
2. From recovery
Sometimes the damage is so serious that you can't get into
the operating system. Don't worry, there are still many things you can do.
Again, the easiest and fastest method here is PC recovery, but this time from
the recovery options.
Windows 10 should immediately boot into Advanced Boot
Options mode if it cannot otherwise
boot. If not, it should give you the option to do so if it is unable to start
Windows. If you can start Windows, proceed with method 1 above.
From the Advanced Boot Options , you should be able to
restore your PC exactly as with Method 1. Just select it from the list of
options and follow the instructions as usual.
The first and second methods are hard resets, but not
technically installations. However, they are highly recommended as a first step
in troubleshooting since it is not necessary to reinstall Windows 10 and lose
all data in the process.
3. Reinstall Windows
10 with a recovery drive
Okay, so PC recovery isn't something you can do. We are now
ready for other hardcore options, such as a real reinstall of Windows 10. The
first step here is to get your hands on a flash drive or other media that can
boot into Windows 10. No doubt you will need another PC to do this if the
current one is out of order.
Create your recovery
drive
For this you will need a flash drive and a working Windows
PC. Next, follow these steps:
Connect the USB drive to the working Windows 10 PC.
Press the start button (the Windows key) and type "Create a recovery
drive". Select the option when it appears in the search results.
A window will appear. Make sure that the option Back up
system files on the recovery drive is checked and then go ahead.
Select the USB drive from the list of options and press the
Create button .
After a while, you will have a recovery drive. Here is the
Microsoft tutorial if you need further
clarification.
·
Reinstall Windows 10 from a recovery drive
·
Connect the recovery drive to the computer you
are trying to repair.
·
At startup, press the ESC key to access the boot menu. Select the USB
stick as the recovery drive. Note that the computer may use a button other than
ESC to restart.
·
Once started, select the keyboard layout and you
will get access to the recovery menu.
·
Select Solve
first problem , then restore from
a drive . Follow the instructions to start the recovery.
·
This method is basically the same as a hard
reset. You will lose all your apps and files.
The computer should function as if it had been reset to
factory state after doing everything I wrote in the tutorial. You load Windows
10 for the first time, log in to your Microsoft account and start the app and
file recovery process if you have backed up.
4. Reinstall Windows
10 with an installation drive
This is probably the most hardcore method of reinstalling Windows
10 and is the one we recommend only if you want to completely erase your PC. It
will completely clean your C drive. You will need to download some drivers
again, along with any software to manage your computer such as fan speed or
keyboard lighting. Make sure to back up your files because you won't restore
them with this.
Okay, here's how. For this you will need at least a working
PC and a flash drive.
Create or get an
installation drive
Download the
Microsoft Media Creation Tool by clicking here . You also need to
connect the flash drive and make sure it is larger than 8 GB.
Run the media creation tool with administrator privileges.
Follow the instructions until you are asked if you want to
update your PC or create installation media. Choose to create installation
media.
Continue to follow the instructions until you are asked if
you want an ISO or use a flash drive. A flash drive is recommended, but you can
select an ISO if you intend to burn a DVD instead.
Continue to follow the instructions and the tool will create
the installation drive for you. It will take some time so go for a snack while
you wait. When finished, you will have a Windows 10 installation drive.
Alternatively, you
can purchase a DVD or USB
copy from Amazon .
Use the installer to
reinstall Windows 10
·
There are several methods and the best ones
depend on whether or not the computer starts. If it starts, follow these steps:
·
Open the file browser, switch to the flash drive
and double-click (or right-click and select Open) the installation file .
·
Follow the instructions normally. The
installation process will find updates and verify that your PC is ready for
installation.
·
At some point you will be asked if you want to
keep or replace certain files. Click the Change what to keep message to keep apps and files, only your files, or
to delete everything.
·
Confirm your selections and START. The PC will
restart several times during the installation.
·
If the computer does not start, follow these
steps
·
Turn on the computer and press the ESC
button to display the boot menu. Your
laptop or PC could use a different key for this.
Alternatively, you can boot into the BIOS by pressing the
DEL key on startup and then selecting
to boot from USB or DVD from there. Your computer or laptop may use a different
key to boot into the BIOS.
Boot from the installation media (USB or DVD) via the BIOS
or the boot menu.
A Windows installation screen should appear. Select your
language, time format and keyboard layout, then click Next .
The next screen will ask you to enter the product key.
Laptop owners can find it on the sticker on the bottom of the computer. Desktop
owners will need to find their serial. You can skip this step and insert it
later if you don't have it available. Click
Skip or Next
if necessary. Accept the license terms on the next screen and also
click Next .
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You can now select Update or Custom Installation of Windows 10. An update keeps your files,
apps and other data with a reinstall of Windows 10. A custom installation will
thoroughly clean your computer and start you from scratch. Select what you
want.
Continue to follow the instructions. The installation of the
update is quite clear. However, the custom installation is a little more
complicated. Click here to see a
screen-by-screen tutorial from Microsoft
.
The computer should restart several times during the process
and eventually boot into Windows 10. Continue the installation as usual.
Remember that you can reinstall Windows 10 whenever you want, but it should be
done sparingly. You are rewriting the entire hard drive with a new operating
system and there are challenges that come with it. However, with the tutorial
above, you should be able to do it safely.
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