Windows 10: Endless Problems for Months - Time for Fresh Reinstall - Need Advice

richaardvark · Jan 12, 2018

Hi mate I would have thought that Re-imaging would just mean you would just have the same problems with Windows 10. If I was you Id go down the clean install route. Use Microsofts own Media Creation Tool to download the ISO and do a clean installation. That will get rid of all your bloatware too
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Thank you! I'll take your advice if it starts misbehaving again.

richaardvark · Jan 12, 2018

I'm not to sure whether your system is for a private individual or linked to a collage but any way I think you will just have to bite the bullet and do a complete reinstall of windows10 from Microsoft download, as I have had to do twice on two different laptops its the only way to be sure that the installation is clear, as for the other programs as long as you get the keys and the download instructions it will be a good time to install one program a time to see if any of them have a detrimental effect on the system, it may take a few days to get it back but at least it should have cured all your problem with the system, never really go for these programs that promise to do it all for you in this circumstance it might be better to get a shop to look at it for you if you cant spare the time.
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Thank you - appreciate the guidance and think you're right on the money.

richaardvark · Jan 12, 2018

There is re imaging software, it's called Macrium Reflect and it works great, but you have to make an image when windows is perfect, so you don`t have to deal with issues like you`re having.

Take the thing to a professional tech and be done with it.
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Thanks again *Smile Good info.

richaardvark · Jan 12, 2018

Yes, it's the reconfiguring that's a hassle. Some 'applications' play nice and place their config files in the username folder for easy access and backup. A look at AppData\Local and Roaming will reveal a few. Others will place their config files in the installation folder, as requested by the user, for easy access and backup.

As for factory install or clean install, that's a tough call. We don't know if the tablet is eligible for the latest and greatest OS ever. A factory install is guaranteed.

Bloatware is used too often and may be misapplied. The raging desire to rid the system of such can lead to problems. The similar desire to deal with privacy concerns can do the same.

The primary objective is to get the tablet working as intended by the manufacturer and its partner, the OS supplier. The secondary objective is to then tame that working beast for one's own purpose.
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Very good points here - thanks!

sportsfan148 · Apr 4, 2018

�� Thank you! I'll take your advice if it starts misbehaving again.
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No problem Richard. Well I hope it continues to work for you without any more problems. You've always got the clean install option if it throws another tantrum (Hopefully you've got a Windows 10 qualifying system). That's what I always go for if I'm having issues. It saves a lot of headaches

Windows 10: Endless Problems for Months - Time for Fresh Reinstall - Need Advice

Endless Problems for Months - Time for Fresh Reinstall - Need Advice

Endless Problems for Months - Time for Fresh Reinstall - Need Advice

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