Resetting a PC
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Plan on resetting a build I did a while back and giving it to my parents since they're using a Dell from 2005-6. I plan on doing the reset that deletes all the files/programs I downloaded as well as user accounts so it's basically a blank slate.
I couldn't find a definitive answer on this, but am I going to need to reinstall my windows media? Because I built it on a 7 disc and took the free upgrade to 10. I've still got the disc.
Why not just hit the reset button?
>>51474196
So i'll be losing windows 10 then since the disc I'll be using is a wnidows 7 disc? Its not gonna ask me for the product key or some bullshit?
>>51474522
No, by resetting from Windows 10 you'll clean-reinstall Windows 10.
>>51474522
>removes files
>reinstalls windows
Oh wait, I'm an idiot who needs to learn to read.
>>51474148
Why you don't just format and reinstall Windows?
Does reformating a PC actually work well this way? Ever since I started to get into computers I always reformatted my computers with booting the CD/DVD and then formatting the drive there. Somehow I feel like this is a meme and won't be very stable at all.
>>51474594
>meme
This word is meaningless.
Yes, resetting Windows works just fine. I've been doing it ever since Windows 8.
>>51474594
A completely clean install is always a better idea.
>>51474752
I'm just resetting it as a lazy way of uninstalling all the games and programs/loli folders/user accounts. Its literally not going to be used for anything more e-mail and facebook.
>>51474809
Carry on then.
>>51474752
Resetting is a complete clean install.
>>51474952
It's not.
