This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

Just when you thought it couldn't spread any further.

Microsoft has started showing Copilot during Windows 11 setup when updates are installing, letting users try AI before ...

TL;DR: Microsoft's latest Windows 11 preview build enforces mandatory Microsoft account sign-in during setup, removing previous local account bypasses. This change targets power users and ...

Microsoft this week released new dynamic updates for Windows 11 26H1, 25H2 and 24H2 under KB5077178, KB5077180, KB5077374, ...

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Windows 10 holdouts, unfortunately, are going to have to upgrade to the newest version of the operating system soon. That's because the end is nigh for Windows 10, and Microsoft doesn't want anyone to ...

Follow the steps to make the setup ready to install Windows using the external monitor. Preparing the System Accessing the BIOS/UEFI Initiating the installation or repair process Navigating and ...

Do you remember SkiFree? You can play Microsoft’s new surfing version during the Windows 11 setup process. Do you remember SkiFree? You can play Microsoft’s new ...

Error Code 0xc00000f0 generally occurs while upgrading Windows Installation, especially from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Users confirm that while upgrading the Windows ...