How to Reformat Laptop Windows 10
Are you facing issues with your laptop’s performance or software conflicts? Reformatting your laptop’s Windows 10 operating system can be a great solution to resolve these problems. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of how to reformat your laptop Windows 10 to a clean state.
Step 1: Back up Your Data
Before you start the reformatting process, it is crucial to back up all your important data. This includes documents, photos, videos, and any other files you don’t want to lose. You can use an external hard drive, USB flash drive, or cloud storage services to save your data.
Step 2: Create a Windows 10 Installation Media
To reformat your laptop, you will need a Windows 10 installation media. If you don’t have one, you can create a bootable USB drive or DVD using the Media Creation Tool provided by Microsoft. Follow these steps to create a Windows 10 installation media:
1. Go to the Microsoft website and download the Media Creation Tool.
2. Open the tool and select “Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC.”
3. Choose the language, edition, and architecture of Windows 10 you want to install.
4. Select the USB flash drive option and click “Next.”
5. Insert a USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space and follow the instructions to create the installation media.
Step 3: Boot from the Installation Media
To start the reformatting process, you need to boot your laptop from the Windows 10 installation media. Here’s how to do it:
1. Insert the USB flash drive or DVD into your laptop.
2. Restart your laptop and press the appropriate key (usually F2, F10, or Delete) to enter the BIOS or UEFI settings.
3. In the BIOS or UEFI settings, change the boot order to prioritize the USB flash drive or DVD.
4. Save the changes and exit the BIOS or UEFI settings.
5. Your laptop will boot from the installation media, and you will see the Windows Setup screen.
Step 4: Install Windows 10
Now that your laptop is booting from the installation media, follow these steps to install Windows 10:
1. On the Windows Setup screen, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences.
2. Click “Install now” to begin the installation process.
3. Select “I don’t have a product key” if you don’t have one, or enter your product key if you have one.
4. Choose “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)” to perform a clean installation.
5. Select the partition where you want to install Windows 10 and click “Next.”
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Step 5: Set Up Your Windows 10 PC
Once the installation is complete, you will need to set up your Windows 10 PC. Here’s what you need to do:
1. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a user account and password.
2. Choose your privacy settings and other preferences.
3. Install any necessary updates and drivers for your hardware.
4. Restore your backed-up data from the external storage device or cloud storage.
Congratulations! You have successfully reformatted your laptop Windows 10. This process will help you start fresh and resolve any performance or software-related issues you were facing.
