Windows 10: Is it necessary to reinstall Windows now & then?

Discus and support Is it necessary to reinstall Windows now & then? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Historically, I've reinstalled Windows once a year. I haven't done it for two years, though, so I'm preparing to do it over the holidays. But is it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by cbiweb, Dec 20, 2019.

  1. CBIWEB
    cbiweb Win User

    Is it necessary to reinstall Windows now & then?


    Historically, I've reinstalled Windows once a year. I haven't done it for two years, though, so I'm preparing to do it over the holidays. But is it really necessary anymore? My laptop has minor performance issues, but can I simply address those issues without actually reinstalling? I really don't want to go through it if I don't have to.

    :)
     
    cbiweb, Dec 20, 2019
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  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 Is it necessary to reinstall Windows now & then? :) Best regards.


    And thanks for the tip of that program, I'll have it on my list.
     
    3Colors, Dec 20, 2019
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  3. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User
    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Dec 20, 2019
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  4. JPIERCE55
    jpierce55 Win User

    Is it necessary to reinstall Windows now & then?

    Reinstall Windows?

    You don't need to reinstall windows. Go to the device manager and remove uninstall the processor and motherboard drivers listed. When you start the system back up you should be able to re-install the new ones. I just changed my mobo/processor Friday, everything is fine.

    BTW I have seen some reviews that state practically no difference in using more than 2gb of ram.
     
    jpierce55, Dec 20, 2019
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