Windows 10: How to completely remove windows?

Discus and support How to completely remove windows? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So I have 2 drives, 1 SSD where I have my current windows installed that i use everyday, and 1 HDD where I had windows 10 installed previously. Ive... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Daenerys212, Dec 20, 2019.

  1. /U/DAENERYS212
    /u/Daenerys212 Win User

    How to completely remove windows?


    So I have 2 drives, 1 SSD where I have my current windows installed that i use everyday, and 1 HDD where I had windows 10 installed previously. Ive cleaned and organized both drives to fit my uses but there's one thing bothering me, that my old HDD still has windows installed, and I cant seem to be able to remove that folder or the "trusted installer" protected folders in the old programfiles. What can I do? Is there a way to uninstall windows without formatting the drive?

    submitted by /u/Daenerys212
    [link] [comments]

    :)
     
    /u/Daenerys212, Dec 20, 2019
    #1
  2. 3COLORS
    3Colors Win User

    Windows Updated(16299.309).KB4088776 Restart is required to complete.


    Hi dalchina. Good news, I followed your suggestion and reinstalled the update and now it appears as "installed correctly" *Biggrin Maybe it was not necessary to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter or maybe if necessary. But using it I do not think it could have worsened something. The installation was very fast, unlike the first time it showed step 1 and step 2 completed.

    Thanks for the suggestions and for the time to respond How to completely remove windows? :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Dec 20, 2019
    #2
  3. VESAO
    Vesao Win User
    Remove account


    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
      Code:
      net user test /del
     
    Vesao, Dec 20, 2019
    #3
  4. BRANDONWH64
    brandonwh64 Win User

    How to completely remove windows?

    how to completely remove windows

    This was from windows help

     
    brandonwh64, Dec 20, 2019
    #4
Thema:

How to completely remove windows?

Loading...

  1. How to completely remove windows? - Similar Threads - completely remove

  2. Games being completely removed from my account. Gone from purchase history and library...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Games being completely removed from my account. Gone from purchase history and library...: Two games totalling over $100 CAD just completely disappeared off my console, when I tried to play them, they didn't register and asked if I owned it. I have had these games since I made the account 5 years ago. I checked my order history and they were completely gone from...

  3. Games being completely removed from my account. Gone from purchase history and library...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Games being completely removed from my account. Gone from purchase history and library...: Two games totalling over $100 CAD just completely disappeared off my console, when I tried to play them, they didn't register and asked if I owned it. I have had these games since I made the account 5 years ago. I checked my order history and they were completely gone from...

  4. Forced to use a PIN in Windows 11 – Why can’t I remove login authentication completely?

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Forced to use a PIN in Windows 11 – Why can’t I remove login authentication completely?: Hello,I’d like to raise a serious concern, both as a personal user and as someone managing small businesses that rely on Windows systems.During the setup of Windows 11, I was forced to create a PIN just to proceed, even though my intention was to use the laptop without any...

  5. Forced to use a PIN in Windows 11 – Why can’t I remove login authentication completely?

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Forced to use a PIN in Windows 11 – Why can’t I remove login authentication completely?: Hello,I’d like to raise a serious concern, both as a personal user and as someone managing small businesses that rely on Windows systems.During the setup of Windows 11, I was forced to create a PIN just to proceed, even though my intention was to use the laptop without any...

  6. I want to completely remove and stop "Gaming Services" from running in the background.

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    I want to completely remove and stop "Gaming Services" from running in the background.: This question was asked but the thread was locked. With no answer!I wont to remove "completely" Gaming services from running in the background taking up resources.I have tried to remove it from apps then uninstall; only to find it reinstall itself.I have already...

  7. I want to completely remove and stop "Gaming Services" from running in the background.

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    I want to completely remove and stop "Gaming Services" from running in the background.: This question was asked but the thread was locked. With no answer!I wont to remove "completely" Gaming services from running in the background taking up resources.I have tried to remove it from apps then uninstall; only to find it reinstall itself.I have already...

  8. how can I completely remove microsoft authenticator if I have lost my phone and I dont have...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    how can I completely remove microsoft authenticator if I have lost my phone and I dont have...: how can I completely remove microsoft authenticator if I have lost my phone and I dont have back up? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-can-i-completely-remove-microsoft/3f63d33b-36a1-4331-87df-9b37fd9bc8ad

  9. how can I completely remove microsoft authenticator if I have lost my phone and I dont have...

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    how can I completely remove microsoft authenticator if I have lost my phone and I dont have...: how can I completely remove microsoft authenticator if I have lost my phone and I dont have back up? https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-can-i-completely-remove-microsoft/3f63d33b-36a1-4331-87df-9b37fd9bc8ad

  10. Is Windows security system able to completely remove "NewFolder.exe" virus from a PC?

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Is Windows security system able to completely remove "NewFolder.exe" virus from a PC?: Unfortunately my computer was also infected by this malicious virus. I was completely unaware that using USB flashes for office purposes can become so problematic. Since then, I have avoided sharing files through physical devices. But some folders are still infected and...