Windows 10: Starting fresh

Discus and support Starting fresh in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi, so I'm wanting to factory reset my laptop so it has nothing on it anymore except the operating system/files it needs to run properly. But I want... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Laura27., Jul 15, 2021.

  1. LAURA27.
    Laura27. Win User

    Starting fresh


    Hi, so I'm wanting to factory reset my laptop so it has nothing on it anymore except the operating system/files it needs to run properly. But I want the OS to be on a different disk than it is now, because the one it is on only has 230gig of space but the other unused one has over 900gig, and I've been getting errors saying the disk is too full when I'm trying to game.I don't care about losing anything on my laptop, I will reinstall the game I play and discord, and that's basically all I use.What is the best way to go about this? I am decent at following instructions but I don't know how to do

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    Laura27., Jul 15, 2021
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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, Jul 15, 2021
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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, Jul 15, 2021
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  4. FAHEEMABRAHAMS
    faheemabrahams Win User

    Starting 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, Jul 15, 2021
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