Windows 10: Starting Windows fresh

Discus and support Starting Windows fresh in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I want to reinstall Windows 10 on my computer to solve a problem. I've put the Windows 10 installer on my USB stick. I need to install Windows while... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AndreMF, Mar 2, 2019.

  1. ANDREMF
    AndreMF Win User

    Starting Windows fresh


    I want to reinstall Windows 10 on my computer to solve a problem. I've put the Windows 10 installer on my USB stick. I need to install Windows while removing everything on my Hard Drive. I've tried doing this twice, selecting the 'keep nothing' options both times. But both times it kept all my files. The installation only removed the apps, even though I told it to not keep anything. How do I solve this problem? I simply can't afford to keep all my files anymore. I need to start from scratch. Can I use the Windows 10 installer to do this? And why isn't it removing the files from my c:/ drive even though I tell it to?

    :)
     
    AndreMF, Mar 2, 2019
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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, Mar 2, 2019
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  3. FAHEEMABRAHAMS
    faheemabrahams Win User
    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, Mar 2, 2019
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  4. KATIERA_012
    katiera_012 Win User

    Starting Windows fresh

    Fresh Start Not Removing Apps

    I have a recently purchased Dell 9570. I tried to run Fresh Start three times, but the Dell apps are still installed when Fresh Start is complete. All of the Dell apps (and several other apps as well) are listed in the in the To Be Removed list when Fresh
    Start is selected. Once Fresh Start is complete, One Drive is the only app in the Removed Apps file. I do not receive any error messages. I have Windows 10 Home version 1709 installed.

    What is the best way to get a clean install of Windows 10? Why is Fresh Start not working correctly?
     
    katiera_012, Mar 2, 2019
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