Windows 10: Start From Fresh

Discus and support Start From Fresh in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have, for over a year had problems because of having, somehow, a new user folder created as UserName.MachineName. I tried all of the steps I was... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by HazGB, Dec 11, 2018.

  1. HAZGB
    HazGB Win User

    Start From Fresh


    I have, for over a year had problems because of having, somehow, a new user folder created as UserName.MachineName. I tried all of the steps I was advised on 30 October 2017 by, amongst others, Darleen Pen, Donna Men, and by reading similar problems that Vijayj.r had experienced.


    Now, again, after defragmenting Drive F, the problems I had before have started again eg I am unable to access my File History except via the File Explorer.


    I am not an experienced user. What I would prefer to do is to sacrifice all of my files and user information. (I have downloaded what personal files I wish to keep to disc) and START AGAIN with all of my user and personal files . I am assuming that my System files are OK but I could , if necessary, us System Restore if necessary. This seems to me to be the only answer although I realise I may be naïve about the solutions available.


    I know that something is very wrong. My screen is jumping up and down in a very unstable way. Please tell how to start again on this computer. I do not care about my personal files.

    :)
     
    HazGB, Dec 11, 2018
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  2. DIEGOOCHOA1
    DiegoOchoa1 Win User

    Windows Fresh Start

    What I mean by fresh start is, an option found in Windows Defender Security Center -> Device Performance & Health -> Fresh Star

    • Fresh Start: "Start fresh with a clean up to date installation of Windows. This will keep your personal files and some windows settings, and remove some of your apps."
    I proceeded to check the disk through the mentioned instructions but no error was found. Any idea what might be causing the issue?
     
    DiegoOchoa1, Dec 11, 2018
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  3. KRAMDENANTIVIRUS
    KramdenAntiVirus Win User
    Start fresh

    No "start fresh" messages, but the list of favorite sites is different. I don't even know how to make the old list come back. I asked once and was told that is a Microsoft secret.
     
    KramdenAntiVirus, Dec 11, 2018
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  4. FAHEEMABRAHAMS
    faheemabrahams Win User

    Start From Fresh

    fresh start

    I want to reinstall windows 10with a clean version

    windows suggest to use the new fresh start that comes with the anniversary packet. I am unable to do a fresh start because my windows defender do have a security centre. please give me advice I am ready to throw this laptop out the window.

    all I want is a fresh start. some one please help
     
    faheemabrahams, Dec 11, 2018
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