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

It's free and open-source.

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A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more.

Secure Boot has relied on the same security certificates to verify bootloaders since 2011, during the development cycle for Windows 8. But those original certificates are set to expire in June and ...

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...

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From the automation of Task Scheduler to the "Quake-mode" speed of Windows Terminal, these 5 tools unlock the true potential of your OS.

Open the Windows 10 Start menu and search for “Apps & Features”. In the “Apps & Features” heading, click “Optional Features”. Scroll down the list to see if “OpenSSH Client” is listed. If not, click ...

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