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Did a clean Windows install? Do these 6 things before anything else
Just finished a clean Windows install? Make sure you don’t miss these six critical steps to secure, optimize, and set up your ...
Among Windows experts, a clean install is a time-honored ritual, a way to wipe out accumulated cruft and restore an old PC to new life. You can find plenty of ...
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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 fingertips.
If you're ready to replace your old PC and hand it down to a friend or family member, you'll need to wipe your data and reset it. Follow these instructions to make sure you do it the right way.
If used properly, new features built into Windows 11 offer safe, nearly complete backup, restore, repair, and recovery operations without third-party tools — but there are some caveats worth knowing.
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