This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

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PCWorld highlights the release of KB5073724, Microsoft’s first Windows 10 security update of 2026, addressing critical vulnerabilities including a flaw in WinSqlite3.dll. This update is exclusively ...

Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. Engineers are now focusing on performance, reliability, and the overall Windows experience. is a senior ...

You can run a report to check battery health in Windows 11. This report provides details on capacity, cycle counts, and more. If your battery is nearing the end of its life, it can be replaced. Have ...

Now that Windows 10 is no longer supported, it's become a more attractive target for hackers. That doesn't mean you need to upgrade right away—here's how to stay protected. When the IBM PC was new, I ...

Bottom line: At its core, Windows 11 26H1 is a transitional build rather than a headline release. It lays the groundwork for processor and architecture support that has yet to arrive, setting the ...

Windows 11 A new demo experience lets users try Copilot for the first time before ever hitting the desktop, during the out of box setup experience on Windows 11. Windows Windows 11's new Shared audio ...