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

When you're planning a fresh Windows 11 installation, a bit of preparation can save you time and hassle later. From backing up important files to downloading drivers, getting everything ready makes ...

First, we are going to change the boot order as without doing so, the computer will boot from an empty hard drive or another source. So this step ensures that the computer boots from the installation ...

Microsoft has not yet removed a mandatory clean install requirement for a Windows 11-exclusive feature, which is said to ...

So, what can you do if you want Windows 11 but keep hitting these roadblocks? The answer is Rufus. This free tool simplifies the process. With Rufus, you can bypass ...

The Windows 11 non-security feature preview update for February just landed, and it's the first in a while that includes a ...

If you want to de-enshittify Windows 11 but find starting over from scratch to be daunting, then this is for you.