The article describes how to use the function New launch and its shortcomings. As well as, how to get "RefreshWindowsTool" from Microsoft site. The Fresh Start feature in Windows 10 restores your PC settings to default, removing viruses and everything installed applications. Which makes it much easier to reinstall the operating system.

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How it works

"New Launch" resets the PC to factory settings. If the installation of the OS was carried out by you personally, then it will return to its original form. But most people probably bought the computer already. installed Windows, with the possible presence of viruses. In such a case, the reset will make it as it was produced, with the software originally installed by the manufacturer. From the initially installed virus to the necessary drivers, everything will return again.

Previously, in order to reinstall an OS, you had to download it, create an installation DVD or USB disk, and only then reinstall it. Function "New Launch" simplifies this process by allowing inexperienced users to do it themselves with a few mouse clicks. It will also be useful for experienced users who reinstall the OS more often than ordinary users. It will help them save their time. For quick and easy reinstallation, you just need to follow the instructions.

Disadvantages of Fresh Start

A significant drawback will be the loss of all software and drivers installed during operation. As well as all keys and licenses. Therefore, before using this feature, make sure that you have all the keys, licenses or registration data.

For example, most new Dell PCs include the Dropbox app with 20 GB free, which is not a small amount of storage space.

The same goes for other applications. In iTunes, before resetting, you will have to deauthorize the device on the computer. Then, after reinstallation, re-authorize. If you have a product key Microsoft office, you need to make sure it is available to re-install. The same applies to any other applications that require a key or authorization.

Where to Find "Fresh Start" in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

"New Launch" is a part "Windows Defender". Go to menu "Start" and open "Windows Defender Security Center".

Click "Device performance" in the window that opens, and then "Additional information".

This window contains information about what will be done as a result of the reinstallation. Personal data and some system settings will be saved, and most applications will be deleted. Click the button "Beginning of work" when you're ready to reinstall. To continue, you need to allow this app to make changes on your device.

After that, you will see a warning that the process may take 20 minutes or more, depending on the operation of the device. Click "Further".

A window will open with a list of all applications that will be removed. Click "Further".

Before pressing "Start" make sure that everything is ready for reinstallation, after clicking you will not be able to use the PC until the installation is completed.

After the installation is completed, the OS will return to its original form. A center windows updates will load all necessary drivers.

How to do it on Anniversary Update

An earlier version of this feature is available in the Anniversary Update if you haven't updated to the Fall Creators Update yet. But Microsoft still recommends using the tool "New Launch".

Open the menu Start / "Settings" / "Update and Security" - "Recovery" and press "Learn how to start over with a clean install of Windows".

Reinstalling the OS using "RefreshWindowsTool.exe"

It is also possible to download a file to reinstall the system from the Microsoft website.

By clicking on the link you will see the page "A fresh start with a clean install of Windows 10". It provides more information about this process. Click to download "Download tool now".

Run the file RefreshWindowsTool.exe that has been downloaded, accept the license agreement. Then a window will open.

Click "Begin", and the application will automatically download the installation Windows files 10, they will take about 3 GB in size. After that, the installation process will begin, resetting the OS to default settings.

If, after updating Windows 10 to build 1703, you encounter errors that cannot be fixed by a normal restore or rollback, we suggest that you perform an automatic clean installation of the operating system. During this procedure, a clean installation of the current Windows 10 with all applications from the Microsoft Store will be performed. All programs from third-party developers will be removed, and the settings will be reset to the initial state.

Step-by-step instructions for a clean installation of Windows 10

There are two ways to run an automatic clean install of Windows 10. In this case, in both cases, all data on drive C (programs and personal documents) will be deleted. To run a clean installation, do the following:

• Click "Start", "Settings" and select "Update and Security".

• A new window will open. In the menu on the left, select the "Recovery" section. Click on the link "Learn how to start over with a clean install of Windows 10".

• A new window will open. Click on the "Start over" button.

• A clean installation of the operating system will start. Follow the prompts of the Installer Wizard.

The second way how to perform a clean install of Windows 10 has the following instructions:

• Click "Start", "Settings", "Update and security". Select "Windows Defender" from the menu on the left. A new window will open. In the menu on the left, click on the link "Device performance". In the "Start over" section, click on the "Get Started" button.

• A new window will appear in which it will be notified that all programs and applications, the user's personal data will be deleted. We press "Next".

• A list of software to be removed will appear. Click "Next" again.

• In the next step, click "Start".

• System Restore will start. We are waiting for the completion of the process.

It is important to note that after a clean installation of Windows 10, user profiles, drivers for PC components, some personal folders that were created in the “Photos”, “Music” folders, etc. were saved on the computer. Therefore, with a clean installation of the operating system, the user does not do much loses.

Windows 10 Creators Update introduced another system update feature. Now you can reinstall Windows 10 with personal data saved - everything happens automatically, and as a result we get a clean version of the system.

Implemented in the Creators Update new feature Start Again, which allows you to automatically reinstall Windows 10 while keeping personal data (documents, photos, videos, etc.). The operating system will not only be completely cleared of unnecessary programs and reinstalled, but in addition we still get a completely updated version of Windows 10. How can I reinstall Windows 10 without losing my license and personal data using the built-in Start Again tool?

What is the Start Again feature?

The Start Over feature was introduced in the Windows 10 Creators Update and is an optional upgrade option. It's more powerful than the Reset PC feature. It does the following:

• allows you to completely reinstall operating system Windows 10 from scratch;
• installs all available updates during reinstallation;
• saves personal data of user directories Documents, Music, Images, Videos;
• removes all third-party programs (as a result, you will get a clean OS without unnecessary add-ons);
• automatically configures the user account to the state that it was before the reinstallation;
• automatically activates the license for Windows 10.

Before you reinstall Windows 10 on your computer using this tool, pay attention to the following again.

The only thing that is saved is your personal data from the libraries of documents, images, videos and downloaded files. Everything else is removed, as you can freely call this installation option "from scratch" with saving only the most important data for the user.

The advantage of the Start Again application is that during the reinstallation, the latest up-to-date version of Windows 10 is installed. Thanks to this, the problem with downloading and installing a large number of updates completely disappears.

Which is very convenient, especially for users who use laptops - before that, there were several useful solutions to reinstall the system on a PC from the Recovery section. From this partition, you can restore the OS using the recovery disk. But, as you know, the recorded installation on the disk becomes outdated after time and you had to install a lot of updates. Now this need disappears, since the Start Again application not only allows you to reinstall the OS from scratch, but also automatically updates it.

In addition, the function removes from the laptop all unnecessary add-ons that were added by the manufacturer for advertising purposes, that is, the so-called bloatware (for example, ineffective pre-installed anti-virus software etc.).

Reinstalling Windows 10 with saving data through the "Start over" function

Will go directly to how to reinstall windows 10 using this tool. To do this, open the Start menu and go to the Settings section (gear icon on the left side of the panel). Then go to the tab "Update and Security" - "Recovery".

The tab will display the already familiar options for restoring and returning the computer to its original state through a reset. But we are interested in the option to start over. Find "Advanced Recovery Options".

Directly below it is the "Learn how to start over with a clean install of Windows" link. Click on this link and you will be asked if you want to launch the Windows Defender Security Center app. Confirm login to the app.

A window will appear with the "Start over" option. Clicking on the "Get Started" button will start the reinstallation process. Everything will be done automatically, for this you do not need a disk or a Windows 10 installer - it is built into the system.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how to reinstall Windows 10, or how to install the OS from scratch if you bought new computer Or decide to do a clean install. You can install Windows 10 on both UEFI and legacy BIOS PCs. Windows 10 version 1809 / build 17763 is final version October 2018 updates.

As you may remember, Microsoft released the October 2018 Update for Windows 10, and after the release, due to a number of critical bugs, the rollout was suspended, and on March 20, 2019, Microsoft made Windows 10 available to all users again. The Media Creation Tool and the website point the user to build 17763.379, which includes updates released in March 2019.

It's worth noting that Microsoft is expected to make version 1903 (the next feature update) available to end users in April 2019. However, an official release date has not yet been announced.

Clean install of Windows 10 version 1809.

1. Download and prepare the .ISO file

To perform a clean install of an update Windows 10 October Update, you need to use physical media (DVD or USB):

Download the .ISO from Windows 10 build 17763 or follow the instructions, .

You will have two options:

1. Write the file. ISO to DVD. If you have Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10, just right-click on the .ISO file and select "Burn Disc Image". If you have more old version Windows, you will have to resort to third party programs, such as BurnAware, ImgBurn or Nero.

1. Write the file., facilities Media Creation Tool or Windows USB/DVD Download Tool to make the flash drive bootable.

Note: If you are updating a laptop or tablet, prepare the drivers: if the necessary drivers are not available, the device may not work properly. All you have to do is go to the manufacturer's website and download the appropriate driver for your device.

2.1 BIOS setup to boot and install Windows 10 from DVD / USB devices.

BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) initializes and tests all hardware components installed on your computer, and the operating system is loaded. It is present on all older Windows PCs and laptops. To start installing Windows 10 version 1809. Upgrade from DVD or USB:

1. Turn on your computer/laptop.

1. Press one of these keys several times during the POST phase, i.e. on the screen that precedes the boot of the operating system: DELETE , F1 , F2 , F12 or CTRL + ESC (unfortunately, the key to access the BIOS is different for each model, you can find out in advance which of the keys allows you to access the BIOS).

1. Go to the tab Boot(booting your device, controlled by the options in the BOOT section) and open the boot configuration « boot device priority.

1. You will have two options:

4.1. If you need to install Windows from DVD, find the DVD and move it to the first position in the list of devices, this will allow the PC to boot when you start from your DVD (usually just press the F5 or F6 keys to move the device).

4.2. If you need to install Windows from a USB device, find USB device and drag it to the top of the list of devices to be used at startup (usually just press F5 or F6 to move a device).

1. Go to the tab exit(exit) and press Exit Saving Changes(Exit with saving changes).

1. Click "Y" or "OK" to confirm the operation.

If you have performed the operation correctly, the PC/Laptop will restart and you will be prompted to press any button to boot from DVD/USB.

2.2 Windows 10 DVD/USB boot in UEFI devices.

UEFI(Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the successor to the BIOS. It comes with a whole series of new features and a graphical interface that can also be used with a mouse, designed with the sole purpose of addressing the shortcomings that occur in the BIOS. Thanks to the use of UEFI, the operating system can start even faster, protecting your computer from potential harmful computer viruses. It is present in all new Windows PCs, laptops and tablets. To start installing Windows 10. Upgrade from DVD or USB:

To change the UEFI settings, it is assumed that one of the previous versions Windows 10.

1. Launch and sign in to Windows 10.

1. Open "Settings" → "Update and security" → "Recovery".

1. In section « Special Options downloads» press the button "Reboot Now".

1. The PC/tablet will restart - please wait.

1. After restarting the computer on the page "Setting Options" click "Use device".

1. You will have two options:

6. 1 If you need to install Windows from DVD, click EFI DVD / CDROM.

6.2 If you need to install Windows from a USB device, click EFI USB Device.

1. If you did it correctly, the PC/Laptop/Tablet will restart and boot from the DVD/USB.

3. - Installing Windows 10.

Finally, we start a clean install of Windows 10.

1. Select installable language, time and currency format, input method(keyboard layout) and click "Further".

1. Click "Install".

1. Installation will start.

1. You will be prompted for your Windows product key, enter it or if you are reinstalling Windows click , click "Further".

1. Read the license agreement carefully, accept the license terms by checking the box and click "Further".

1. In the next window, select . This will allow you to perform a clean install. Do not install upgrade even if you have this option as a clean install has several advantages.

1. A list of all disks and their partitions will appear. Leave only recovery partitions / Reserve copy to restore the PC / tablet to factory state in case of problems or if you know what you are doing, you can delete them all, a confirmation message will appear, click "OK".

1. After deleting all useless partitions, you will find a disk partition named "Unallocated space on disk 0"(Unallocated space): select it and click "Further". Windows 10 will automatically format it and create any necessary additional partitions.

1. The Windows installation process will begin.

1. During the installation, the system will be restarted several times.

1. A new OOBE (Out-Of-Box-Experience) screen will be displayed:

1. The installation assistant will meet you at new version Windows 10. (In recent builds, you'll see an assistant to guide you through the next steps.)

You will be prompted select \ confirm

12. 1 Region: select the one you want and click Yes.

12. 2 Keyboard layout: make sure the correct one is selected and click "Yes".

1. You can optionally add a second keyboard layout, click "Skip".

1. The operating system will start the procedure for connecting to the Internet; select the one you need, if your device is equipped with a wireless adapter, you can connect it to wireless network. Click "Further".

1. You will be prompted to set up a configuration: select and click "Further".

On the next page, you can fill in your Microsoft account details or click on the link "Offline Account" for windows settings 10 without Microsoft account and use local account. Set a password for local user not required, but if you use a password, you will be prompted to add security questions to secure your account.

Alternatively, you can create a new Microsoft account if your computer is connected to the Internet.

1. Enter your Microsoft account (for example, [email protected]) and press "Further", you can use a Local account, for this click on the link in the lower left corner "Offline Account".

1. Enter your Microsoft account password and click "Further".

1. You will be prompted to set up a PIN: press "Set PIN", enter your PIN and press the button "OK".

1. The next setting will ask you to connect your phone and PC to sync notifications, web pages, and more.

1. Windows 10 will ask you to select your privacy options:

Customize your privacy according to your preferences and click the button "Accept", later you can make changes in the application "Settings" → "Privacy".

Everything! Windows 10 will complete the final settings and prepare your user account. Wait for the installation of new features to complete, the computer will take a few minutes.

You have just done a clean installation of the Windows 10 operating system.

4. - Install updates and drivers from Windows Update.

After installing the system, you need to install latest versions drivers for your Windows 10 computer/tablet:

1. Open the app "Parameters", most fast way- press two keys at the same time on the Win I keyboard

1. IN Windows settings go to section "Update and Security"→ . Click the link "Extra options" and set the switch to position "ON" for .

1. Go back and push the button "Checking for Updates". The computer/tablet will start searching, downloading and installing updates for Windows as well as new drivers for your device.

1. After installation is complete, restart your computer.

To check the version of the installed operating system, open "Settings" → "System" → "About", scroll down to the section "Windows Features".

All updates and most (if not all) drivers installed without issue. The computer/tablet is finally ready to use.

Now it's time to install your favorite programs and apps from the Store and adjust the operating system settings according to your preferences using the app "Parameters" And "Control Panels".

Did you successfully perform a clean install of Windows 10? Tell us via the comments below.

If it fails to complete automatic updates systems up to the 10th generation through Windows 7 and Windows 8, or simply there is no desire to save the old settings, then a clean one will do Windows installation 10. The required activation in this case is a bit confusing, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. However, the data installed on the computer after the clean update will be deleted. Yes, it is better to save all personal files from the computer first, because they will all be erased in a timely manner. Also, a similar implementation is good when buying a new computer, when activation occurs on a clean machine. Indeed, in stores, computers without Windows are often sold in order to reduce the cost of goods.

The preliminary procedure is to create the installation media. Since now Windows itself will not download boot files, you can initiate such a process yourself. This will require a special utility. It is very easy to make all the preparatory work and install it, as the developers are extremely interested in the maximum distribution of the new operating system. It is also simple to activate the product. This will be discussed below.

Training

The procedure for installing a new axis begins with pre-ordering a fresh version from previous products. This can be done directly from a running Windows. For some time now, you can notice intrusive messages that offer to reserve new software for yourself. . However, if you click on the information box, the transition will be made automatically. That is, you should first reserve updates, and only after that start their clean installation.

Usually updates come from system 7 or 8. If there are no such operating systems, then it's okay. This procedure is carried out only to obtain a license key. If you buy an operating system in an online store, the key will be provided without these steps. The system automatically assigns the key to the computer, after which it fixes it on the Microsoft servers. After the user installs a new axis on his computer, the key is automatically verified. It is for this reason that advance reservations are necessary.

It is important to update directly on Windows 7 and 8 systems prior to installation. This is the only way to activate the product.

To update, a special tool is used that puts an installation image on the storage medium. Its name is Windows 10 Media Creation. Moreover, the creation function is already sewn into it. DVD disc or USB memory sticks with boot data.

Creating a bootloader

Before installation disks were purchased separately, which meant that only a professional could perform the installation procedure. Now, even an unprepared person can do such actions. enough to follow simple instructions to make sure everything goes smoothly. Most of the processes are automated, the user only needs to choose the configuration options.

So, to make the update procedure, download the Windows 10 Media Creation application and run it. A program window will appear that will prompt you to perform certain actions:

We select the creation of media and then the version selection window will appear. Here it is important to understand what bit capacity the system can be installed on a computer. This is easy to determine by the processor. Detailed Instructions are online. The most tricky move is to choose both options at once, both 32 and 64 bits. The appropriate option will then be selected during the upgrade process.

After setting up, the utility itself will start downloading the installation image. The developers tried to make it so that anyone could independently follow the simple steps of installing a new operating system.

Further update is no different from After bootable media created, you need to insert it into your computer. Whether it's a DVD or USB card memory, it's very easy to do. It is enough to select the media with installation information as a boot in the BIOS and follow the prompts on the screen. If the system offers updates with saving settings or a Windows-only installation, then a clean installation is indicated as the second option.

If activation of the key is requested, then it can be safely skipped. After installation, the computer will be able to execute it in automatic mode. In most cases, it is possible to activate the key instantly, but if the capacities of Microsoft servers are under serious load, then it will take some time. If activation does not occur for a long time, then you can force it to start in . To do this, open it through the search and write the code: slmgr.vbs /ato.

Many users report that activation starts after several reboots. You should not be nervous here, this is absolutely normal and is related to the procedures for determining the license. This problem is due to binding to specific equipment. Naturally, after the update, the initial data may change, which prevents the Microsoft servers from verifying the assigned license key product. As for those who bought Windows 10 from the online store, they can simply enter a license key during installation.

After all the manipulations, you need to return the boot to the BIOS from the hard drive. Usually this option is on the Boot tab. The BIOS itself suggests controls, so don't be afraid of the primitive design of this control interface. Already in a couple of minutes with initial knowledge in English you can determine which parameter affects what.

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