I have a Windows 10 Pro install and key from a Windows 7 free upgrade. I'd like to deactivate the key, remove the drive, and install Windows 10 fresh and re-use my key (moving it from SSD to M.2 NVMe ...

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 ...

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

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Ever since the rise of the personal computer, we've seen multiple different ways to interact with computers, including a variety of different operating systems. It's hard to believe that operating ...