Windows 10: computer wipes out all info and brings up the welcome to windows!

Discus and support computer wipes out all info and brings up the welcome to windows! in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Whenever my computer is turned on, the welcome to windows comes up and I have to go in and change my browser back to google chrome. Everything on my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by nanaspez, May 14, 2020.

  1. NANASPEZ
    nanaspez Win User

    computer wipes out all info and brings up the welcome to windows!


    Whenever my computer is turned on, the welcome to windows comes up and I have to go in and change my browser back to google chrome. Everything on my desktop gets wiped out and so do history and downloads. I leave it on but whenever a update comes along it wipes out all my info. WHY?



    Please help!

    :)
     
    nanaspez, May 14, 2020
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  2. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Wiping computer

    Your report suggests that your installation has suffered some damage which prevents Windows from doing a reset. In such stubborn cases I would do this:

    1. Create a new media installation disk:

      Windows 10 herunterladen
    2. Run setup.exe on this disk.
    It would wipe everything, including your data and all applications.
     
    Frederik Long, May 14, 2020
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  3. THEONEDUB
    theonedub Win User
    GPUz Incorrect Info GF117

    I've got the GT620M in a Zenbook and the newest version of GPUz has it listed as a 40nm part whereas all other info on the web suggests its 28nm. Can you investigate, W1z?

    Thanks
     
    theonedub, May 14, 2020
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  4. MONICA CAM
    Monica Cam Win User

    computer wipes out all info and brings up the welcome to windows!

    Cant activate windows 10 after wipe, key is from windows 8.1 that i upgraded from

    Hi Ryan,

    To assist you better, we would like to confirm if Windows 10 is activated before you wiped your computer.

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you run the Activation troubleshooter. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Update & security.
    • On the left pane, choose Activation.
    • Click Troubleshoot.
    Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, May 14, 2020
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