Learn how to reinstall Windows 10

Create brand new installation media and then reinstall the latest version of Windows 10 from scratch on your hard drive.

Create brand new installation media and then reinstall the latest version of Windows 10 from scratch on your hard drive.

The act of reinstalling Windows 10 can feel daunting. Never fear: we’re going to step you through the entire process from booting from your Windows installation media to running carefully through the post-install setup options.

If you’ve not yet done so, visit www. microsoft.com/en-gb/softwaredownload/windows10 and click Download tool now to download and run the Media Creation Tool. Insert a blank DVD, or plug in an unused USB flash drive (8GB or larger). After launching the tool, accept the licence terms, then choose Create installation media… and follow the prompts (use recommended options when asked) to create your flash drive or generate an ISO file. If you choose the ISO file option, click Open DVD burner at the end to write it to your blank DVD. Once your installation media has been created, read on.

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