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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If you want to de-enshittify Windows 11 but find starting over from scratch to be daunting, then this is for you.

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My very first problem was one I've written about before: Linux isn't generally compatible with Arm-based machines. Alas, two of the spare machines I had hoped to use for this project are outfitted ...

Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. Windows 11 hit the milestone in the recent holiday quarter. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things ...

PCs are now failing to start. Just when you thought it was safe to update your PC and get back to work, there’s another warning about January’s mandatory security update. You’ll know if you’re ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Microsoft is now under pressure, as the “nightmare” of January’s mandatory security updates ...

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