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

Once your computer has booted up to the Personalization Screen (Windows 8 and Windows 10) or “Set Up Windows” screen (Windows Vista), you can create a user account and login to the desktop. Windows ...

In the digital age, a stable and secure network connection is the backbone of productivity, entertainment, and communication. Whether you’re setting up a new Windows PC or troubleshooting connectivity ...

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...