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Using this method, you can reinstall your Windows without losing any data. The previous Windows installation will be preserved in a folder called "windows.old" in the C: drive. This folder contains your old files and settings, allowing you to access and retrieve any data you might need.
Windows 11 23H2 (recommended / use this): Windows 10 21H2: (do not choose unless you know what you are doing):
Download one of the ISO files from the provided links.
Locate the downloaded ISO file on your computer and double-click it to mount it as a virtual drive.
Open File Explorer and navigate to the drive letter assigned to the mounted ISO file.
Inside the mounted ISO, locate the "Sources" folder and find "setup.exe" within it (not the one in the main folder). Double-click on "setup.exe" to start the installation process.
Follow the on-screen prompts to set up your preferred language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method.
Select "Windows x Pro" and click the "Install Now" button to begin the installation.
Accept the license terms and click "Next."
On the next screen, choose the "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" option.
Select the drive where you want to install Windows and click "Next."
The Windows installation process will begin. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
Once the installation is complete, you will need to set up your windows user account and configure your settings.
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That's it! You've successfully reinstalled Windows without the use of a USB drive.