If your computer is running slow and cluttered, and you've already backed up all your important files, documents, and pictures, this tutorial is for you. However, I strongly recommend that you back up everything important before proceeding because, as the title suggests, we'll be doing a completely clean reinstall of Windows 10.
Start by clicking on the "Start" button.
In the Start menu, type "reset," and you should see "Reset this PC" as the best match. Click on it.
Under the Settings section, click on the "Get started" button under the "Reset this PC" option. This process aims to help if your PC isn't running smoothly.
You'll be presented with two options: "Keep your files" or "Remove everything." Since we want a complete clean reinstall, select "Remove everything."
It will say, "Getting things ready; this won't take long." However, be prepared to allocate around 30 minutes to an hour for this process. It will ask if you want to clean the drives too. For most users, selecting "Just remove my files" should suffice, as this is quicker and suitable for keeping the PC.
After clicking "Just remove my files," it will take some time, so please be patient. It will eventually say, "Ready to reset this PC," informing you that it will remove all personal files, user accounts, apps, programs, and settings. Click on the "Restart" button.
Your PC will restart, and this part of the process doesn't require any user interaction. It may take around 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your computer's speed and hard disk size.
Eventually, you'll see the message, "Reset this PC: Your PC has been reset, but we couldn't remove all your personal files." If you plan to give away or recycle your PC, you can attempt the reset process again.
You'll then need to enter your information, including your name, country, preferred language, and keyboard layout. Click "Next" to proceed.
You can either accept the end-user License Agreement or customize your settings. If you want to fine-tune what you're installing during the Windows 10 reset, click "Customize." Otherwise, choose "Express settings" to speed up the process.
Follow the on-screen prompts, and you'll eventually reach the point where you can enter your Microsoft account credentials or create a new one. Alternatively, you can skip this step and create a local account on your computer.
Complete the setup process, and you'll have a fresh installation of Windows 10. Keep in mind that this entire process may take some time, but I hope it delivers the results you're looking for.
Thank you for reading this tutorial, and I hope it was helpful.