Newbie quiz: Any idea how to completely remove Windows 10?

Shane · Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:09 pm

I don't to leave any traces, because i think it is infected by some malware or virus of some sort. An ideas or procedure that will help me clean it up completely?

aalfonso · Tue Dec 08, 2020 3:21 am

After reinstalling windows 10, delete windows.old in your drive c.

AlexP · Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:08 am

Go to the control panel and select security then install the windows 7 then try and repair disk..then you will see a popup instructions.. just follow them

Maverick · Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:45 am

Shane wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:09 pm I don't to leave any traces, because i think it is infected by some malware or virus of some sort. An ideas or procedure that will help me clean it up completely?

Yeah, if you want to erase it completely, the best way is to format the drive and install another OS. If you are installing another OS, it’ll usually replace it. But if not, they might need to use a bootable tool like GParted or Linux live USB to delete partitions manually.