How to Reinstall/Clean Install Windows 10

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2024
  • In this video I show you how to reinstall Windows 10 to a clean state.
    You can find the Product Key script and links here: richardtech.net/2018/03/how-t...
    Richard Tech is not responsible for any data loss that may happen, make sure you have backed up any data that you wish to keep to a safe place.
    Windows 10 Built-In Reset Method: 0:22
    USB Media Creation Tool Method: 1:40
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  • @RichardTech
    @RichardTech  4 роки тому +293

    If you found this video useful, please consider subscribing to the channel to see future videos. The May 2020 update for Windows 10 (version 2004) introduces Cloud Recovery to reinstall Windows, see my updated tutorial to learn how to use this new feature: ua-cam.com/video/OHPynLnrfgo/v-deo.html

    • @TeeRayn
      @TeeRayn 4 роки тому +1

      Well how do i fix there was a problem resetting your pc no changes were made

    • @TeeRayn
      @TeeRayn 4 роки тому +3

      You can say im dumb cause I didnt watch it end yet sorry about that im here to ask but ok i will watch it rn wait a min

    • @TeeRayn
      @TeeRayn 4 роки тому

      Ok nvm i just fixed by reset window and then try it again but im sure this video and new cloud download will help a lot of people's out there Keep up the good work!

    • @oceanmansbreakfast3628
      @oceanmansbreakfast3628 3 роки тому

      Just before I do this does this method make me lose any of my data?

    • @TeeRayn
      @TeeRayn 3 роки тому

      @@oceanmansbreakfast3628 Yes but you can chose to "Keep it or Delete Everything"

  • @phage207
    @phage207 3 роки тому +1469

    Some heroes save lives in the face of adversary, others help us wipe away all our tech problems in just a few hours.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +57

      I’m glad to hear you found the video useful, please consider subscribing to see more videos!

    • @MrMagoo-no5lb
      @MrMagoo-no5lb 3 роки тому +26

      Not the hero we deserve, but the hero we need.

    • @siddharthdash8946
      @siddharthdash8946 3 роки тому +3

      Can please explain the partition shenanigans.
      Do I have to delete all partition save c drive? What if I don't want to do that step

    • @phage207
      @phage207 3 роки тому +2

      @@siddharthdash8946 If you want a complete reset of all your PC data, wipe away all the partitions except for the main one (which you can't anyways). It's fine if you don't delete some of the partitions, but if the files that's causing you to want to reset are located in those partitions, then you're just wasting your time reinstalling the pc.

    • @topd3449
      @topd3449 2 роки тому

      Me having tech problems...😂

  • @AiriWatches
    @AiriWatches 3 роки тому +277

    Woah, a UA-camr that hearts comments after 2 years, that’s some dedication!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +13

      I try my best to keep on top of comments 😁 Thanks for watching the tutorial, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

    • @ramellm7511
      @ramellm7511 3 роки тому

      @@RichardTech hey so I installed windows on my hard drive because my nvme ssd wasn’t showing up and I was wondering how do I get it off my hard drive and onto my ssd

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +2

      @@ramellm7511 Check out my HDD to SSD cloning tutorial, thanks for watching! ua-cam.com/video/1UnSJX0e5v4/v-deo.html

  • @Xekross
    @Xekross 3 роки тому +495

    Errors are red,
    My screen is blue.
    I think i deleted
    System 32

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +29

      😅 Thanks for watching the tutorial, if you found it useful, please consider subscribing to the channel!

    • @Xekross
      @Xekross 3 роки тому +11

      I hv

    • @Parwezh
      @Parwezh 3 роки тому +16

      Did u follow the train tho?

    • @penjaminc
      @penjaminc 3 роки тому

      @@RichardTech Can you help me? Please

    • @ngentd4967
      @ngentd4967 3 роки тому

      @@Parwezh in startup of windows i can't use my mouse and keyboard pls hlp

  • @kylehogan98
    @kylehogan98 2 роки тому +38

    3 years later and this helped so much. Very appreciative of the time and effort into this. Thank you

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find the video useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

    • @s-coop-715
      @s-coop-715 2 роки тому

      @@RichardTech just helped me thanks king

    • @cactus4305
      @cactus4305 Рік тому

      @@RichardTech do i have to buy a new key even if i had the same windows before reinstalling it

  • @codysimonds8213
    @codysimonds8213 4 роки тому +1226

    Ever stop and wonder how he recorded this
    Edit: I came back and viewed this and Holy crap 876 likes I'd like to thank my mom and my...

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +308

      Screen recording, capture cards and virtual machines 😁 Thanks for watching!

    • @ironplasticmachine2309
      @ironplasticmachine2309 4 роки тому +16

      VM ware maybe

    • @funnyvideosinhungary7702
      @funnyvideosinhungary7702 4 роки тому +5

      I think he used an emulator

    • @YourBassNeeds
      @YourBassNeeds 4 роки тому +4

      VMware

    • @SandroTrunz
      @SandroTrunz 4 роки тому +3

      WHICH SCREEN RECORDING software did you use?
      I love the one by NVIDIA; unfortunately, it does not record windows system sounds & the cursor. Bummer.

  • @sajjan4058
    @sajjan4058 4 роки тому +53

    The world would be much better if every video on UA-cam had sound quality like this!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your comment, if you'd like to see more videos, please consider subscribing!

  • @namankapoor1890
    @namankapoor1890 3 роки тому +40

    Impossible to find a vid with a simpler explanation about the topic, Amazing. Kudos to you!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find the video useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

  • @overlordfox5215
    @overlordfox5215 3 роки тому +52

    Very nice tutorial. Very quick and to the point (unlike most tutorials) as well as different methods

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +2

      Glad it was helpful, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

  • @BruhMoment-mc2rw
    @BruhMoment-mc2rw 4 роки тому +293

    He deserves so much more likes for all the time he put into this.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +6

      Thanks for watching and your kind words, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

    • @Arliandro
      @Arliandro Рік тому

      @@RichardTech can i use external hardisk instead of flashdisk?

  • @bloodshottm
    @bloodshottm 5 місяців тому +11

    5 years later and this video is still the most useful, easiest, straight to the point and very descriptive and detailed. Thank you sir!
    PS! I had to get my product key from the registry instead, the VBS gave me a completely different key but I found the actual key in the Registry.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for watching and I’m glad to hear you still find the video useful after all this time!

    • @JohnMarston-sf1vk
      @JohnMarston-sf1vk 4 місяці тому

      ​@@RichardTechi have two drives. Will this method remove files from both or just the system drive?

    • @sawssman965
      @sawssman965 4 місяці тому

      How exactly did you manage to find that? Please?

    • @bloodshottm
      @bloodshottm 4 місяці тому

      @@sawssman965 Type "regedit" in the search bar of Windows. Select "Registry Editor" and then paste this into the address bar: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform
      Then you want to look at "BackupProductKeyDefault" and that is your actual Windows 10 activation key.
      Also, to answer to your other question, if you do a custom installation, you can choose which drives you can or want to format. So this means, you can only format your main drive and keep the other drive untouched. Just make sure you do a custom installation, there you can see and select your drives.

  • @thresh-
    @thresh- 3 роки тому +21

    I appreciate so much that you included a hot tip for how to look up the product key of the device! Now it's one less worry if the system doesn't activate the product automatically. Thank you so much!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +3

      I'm glad you could find the video useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

  • @GamingMattStyle
    @GamingMattStyle 5 років тому +352

    Just to add, I recommend keeping the USB media with the windows files after installation because it can be used as a maintenance utility if you ever need to repair your operating system. Great video.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому +18

      That's a handy tip, thank you for watching!

    • @isthattrueordidyouheariton4136
      @isthattrueordidyouheariton4136 4 роки тому +3

      How do I repair it

    • @investfoxy
      @investfoxy Рік тому +2

      @@isthattrueordidyouheariton4136 basically reset it again

    • @thedeadlygames9716
      @thedeadlygames9716 Рік тому +2

      @@isthattrueordidyouheariton4136 reset it again by booting into the usb

    • @q3zenith
      @q3zenith Рік тому +3

      If my file is dating from 3 years ago should i redownload the file on the site? or its not needed?

  • @ThomasFan2002
    @ThomasFan2002 5 років тому +53

    This was the clearest video on UA-cam to showcase this in the most simple, understandable way. Got my PC up and running again, so thank you!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому

      Thank you for your kind words, I’m glad it could help you. Thanks for watching!

  • @p0rtal114
    @p0rtal114 3 роки тому +7

    I don’t know if this is even gonna be seen, but I’ll try to help someone out. I was recently reinstalling windows myself for the fist time, and after the first attempt I got an error that said something like “your computer needs recovery”. I got worried af, but tried to repeat the process and after 3 tries it worked. It installed and i tried to use the system. As soon as I plugged out the usb and restarted it showed the same error. I ended up doing the same exact process for the 4th time, and it finally actually worked. I don’t really have specific advices for people who experience the same, but something I learned for myself. Ideally have another windows pc to use in case the usb installation gets damaged so you can remake it. And try several times before going and remaking the installation. Writing this for some people to know, that there’s probably a decent chance this won’t go 100% as it should, so be ready for all of these things and don’t panic.

  • @angelcarballo164
    @angelcarballo164 3 роки тому +10

    We need to get this man more subscribers. Underrated

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      Thank you for your kind words!

  • @saideepak6291
    @saideepak6291 5 років тому +108

    The most underrated youtube tech channel. Its just awesome

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому +4

      Thank you, thanks for watching!

  • @LemonManIII
    @LemonManIII 4 роки тому +385

    Loved this video, Hate Windows and their crappy Software for always getting bugged and corrupted

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +19

      I'm glad you like the video, please consider subscribing! Thanks for watching 😁

    • @WayToManyAssassins
      @WayToManyAssassins 4 роки тому +14

      Windows 7 were the daysssss

    • @teunveeke9774
      @teunveeke9774 4 роки тому

      @@WayToManyAssassins definitley

    • @teunveeke9774
      @teunveeke9774 4 роки тому +7

      if you truly hate it so much then isnstall linux, it turns out its great.

    • @LilFork
      @LilFork 4 роки тому +1

      rats are everywhere

  • @NotMe42554
    @NotMe42554 6 місяців тому +2

    i come back to this tutorial literally all the time. so good!! thank you so much

  • @besprutad
    @besprutad 2 роки тому

    Thanks! It's a pretty straightforward process, but I always get confused when I wanna format, because for me that should be under repair and not install.

  • @zhoubvs
    @zhoubvs 4 роки тому +35

    Such a clean, no-fuss vide. Love it!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you, if you’d like to see more videos in the future, please consider subscribing!

  • @jennyw7546
    @jennyw7546 4 роки тому +15

    WOW this was exactly the video I needed for my PC upgrade. Thank you

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find the video useful Jenny! Thanks for watching and please consider subscribing 😁

  • @MutzHD
    @MutzHD 2 роки тому +3

    Superb video. Appreciate being told why to do certain things rather than just aimlessly mirroring what you do in the video.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find the video useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

  • @Maldroid
    @Maldroid Рік тому +2

    I did not need help, but this was video was concise and accurate. I will definitely share this video to those in need!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  Рік тому

      Thank you, much appreciated! If you’d like to see more videos in the future please consider subscribing.

  • @76goodfella
    @76goodfella 5 років тому +11

    Excellent video, clear, to the point and well illustrated. I have had issues since my last windows update, like a laggy, jerky mouse pointer, so hoping to try this tonight to sort it all out.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for watching, I hope this video assists you in resolving the issues you have been experiencing!

  • @SSurfs
    @SSurfs 4 роки тому +8

    Best tutorial, you cover every step perfectly and clearly

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      Thank you, I'm glad you liked the video. Please consider subscribing and thanks for watching!

  • @AppleMingo
    @AppleMingo 3 роки тому +1

    Hello
    So i was about to reset my pc and it says insert windows installation media something...
    So i looked up on windows and downloaded the instalation media from the site...so will it work if i try again?

  • @nateshusa
    @nateshusa 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks a lot. I tried everything to get my windows security, nothing worked and finally found this great video to completely format my pc to convert it into a newer one. Thanks a ton.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find the video useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

    • @RIX_PES_YT
      @RIX_PES_YT 2 роки тому

      My laptop is signing off automatically to sign in lick screen page when I sign in it comes again in lock screen😭pls help

  • @kevinc2673
    @kevinc2673 4 роки тому +7

    Thanks for uploading this. Very straightforward. I fixed my sisters very sluggish, plagued with pop ups pc doing the first method wiping everything off hard drive after saving stuff needed to external drive

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +2

      You're welcome, I'm glad to hear you found the video useful. Thanks for watching!

  • @sjlbx
    @sjlbx 5 років тому +172

    Well explained easy to follow video, just watched this incase i ever need to reset my pc.
    You got yourself a like and a sub.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому +5

      Thank you for watching the video, I’m glad it can help you out. Also thanks for subscribing!

    • @_productivity__nill_1131
      @_productivity__nill_1131 5 років тому +4

      That's what I call planning ahead

    • @scarecrow108productions7
      @scarecrow108productions7 4 роки тому

      @@RichardTech luckily there's the option of resetting the pc w/o losing personal files.

  • @najmahussein8511
    @najmahussein8511 3 роки тому +25

    Thanks for this, I’m getting a new laptop so I’m glad I can be prepared. Could I use a new Sandisk usb stick?

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +3

      Yes, any USB stick should work as long as it is the correct size! Thanks for watching the tutorial, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

    • @wizardjaguar7772
      @wizardjaguar7772 3 роки тому

      @@RichardTech HEY HOPE YOU NOTICE THIS
      I GOT A 32 GB DRIVE (SANDISK)
      I GAVE MY GAMING LAPTOP IN THE SERVICE CENTER AND THEY HAD DONE A RESET WHICH REM9VED WINDOWS TOO
      WILL I GET BACK WINDOWS BY THIS METHOD ?

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      @@wizardjaguar7772 Yes you can create a Windows installation USB to install Windows back onto your laptop. The Media Creation Tool will delete all existing files on the USB so make sure you have no files you wish to keep stored on it.

    • @wizardjaguar7772
      @wizardjaguar7772 3 роки тому

      @@RichardTech ohhh but I don't have the windows installed on my USB tho will it do it automatically if I have the digital license?

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      @@wizardjaguar7772 If your computer has previously been activated with a digital license, this should be automatically detected 😀

  • @deshmukhrishee
    @deshmukhrishee 2 роки тому +35

    Simple and straightforward! Did a fresh re-installation on my laptop. Thank you very much!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  2 роки тому

      Glad it helped!

    • @clumsypotato2065
      @clumsypotato2065 2 роки тому

      Hey bro. You already had win 10 in your laptop?

    • @deshmukhrishee
      @deshmukhrishee 2 роки тому

      @@clumsypotato2065 yes I had. But it was bloated so I reinstalled using the usb drive.

    • @DamaDojo1
      @DamaDojo1 2 роки тому

      @@deshmukhrishee bloated meaning what exactly? I have super high ram usage with 2x 8g stick when gaming. Upwards of 100%. And I'm wondering if this will fix it.

    • @deshmukhrishee
      @deshmukhrishee 2 роки тому

      @@DamaDojo1 bloated simply means that the OS is filled with unnecessary applications/programs which are of no use to the user. Certainly, the user must have downloaded some of the programs which they might not be using anymore and there are some which come installed with the OS. When the OS is used for some time and the machine starts to feel a bit slower, the main reason (assuming the hardware is perfectly fine and the software being used is trusted) is most probably the bloated softwares. Of course, the user can just uninstall all the files but some data still remains in the OS about that program so a clean installation is recommended.
      As for the RAM, it only handles the processes and there are multiple processes in an OS out of which, some processes belong to the OS to be able to run the OS.
      Windows is a heavy OS (meaning; it has more processes -> more RAM usage) compared to other OS such as most distros of Linux.

  • @thememelord6510
    @thememelord6510 4 роки тому +11

    Concise and well made, simply perfect

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      Thank you, if you’d like to see more videos please consider subscribing!

  • @beefsteaktv6177
    @beefsteaktv6177 4 роки тому +26

    I wonder why people like you teaching the real thing doesn't have too many subs:

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching the tutorial, if you’d like to see more, please consider subscribing!

    • @gunesh6694
      @gunesh6694 3 роки тому

      Yeah, this guide was very clean and clear!, Hope he gets more subs!

  • @anaschaudhary7313
    @anaschaudhary7313 3 роки тому +1

    can i reinstall another version of Windows 10
    right now i am having windows 10 Home, so if I change it to windows 10 pro during installation (USB), it wont affect the PC, right ?

  • @zacharyc79playz52
    @zacharyc79playz52 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you I want to do a clean reset on my PC because it started to get slow and I could not find my product key but you made it so I could find it without going to a shady website and downloading a program you just had me type it in a note pad thank you so much

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      I'm glad the video could help. If you'd like to see more videos in the future please consider subscribing!

  • @DuncanEscNJ
    @DuncanEscNJ 5 років тому +7

    that VBS script is GOLDEN, thank you so much lol

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому

      You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

  • @lakers2003fan
    @lakers2003fan 4 роки тому +43

    Thanks so much brother. You’ve saved me a pretty big ass headache!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      I’m glad to hear the video could help. If you’d like to see more, please consider subscribing. Thanks for watching!

    • @akbarsktherebel
      @akbarsktherebel 3 роки тому

      @@rolimbo brother it will delete entire data or only c drive

  • @zyloptic2340
    @zyloptic2340 3 роки тому +1

    I used the easy option however it says it will downgrade the windows version as i recently got windows 10. Do u know what to do?

  • @Succer
    @Succer Рік тому

    Thank you bro. I was just gonna do the quick reset thing from the settings but the USB reinstallation was what I needed. Awesome video

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  Рік тому

      I’m glad to hear you found the video useful! Thanks for watching the video, consider subscribing to see more!

    • @Succer
      @Succer Рік тому

      @@RichardTech Subbed

  • @jeffbekeris
    @jeffbekeris 5 років тому +21

    Thanks for the video and tips on your website. I've done this many times over the years, but it sure helps to have a 'tutorial/guide' for the task. Your presentation is straightforward and very easy to follow.
    I do have a suggestion that goes along with doing a reinstall/clean install of Win 10. It's quite helpful before wiping everything clean to get a list of the programs that are installed on ones 'rig.' Also, getting serial#'s and product keys from as many programs as possible is helpful as well. I found some free utilities out there and one can find good ones by doing a search. Perhaps you have a list of some favorites that you might suggest? It takes a bit more time, but I think it's worth it. By doing so helps remind you what programs you had installed so you can re-install the ones you want and be back up and running asap. Cheers!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому +1

      Thanks for your kind comment Jeff! Also thank you for your useful suggestion regarding installed software and product keys. Surprisingly I don't have my own list of software but it would certainly be an interesting topic for another video! Thank you for watching.

  • @SidraKhurshid-vn9vl
    @SidraKhurshid-vn9vl 4 роки тому +61

    yes man this was the one of those issues i wanted to resolve lots of thumbs up for u

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you found the tutorial useful, if you would like to see more videos, please consider subscribing!

    • @SidraKhurshid-vn9vl
      @SidraKhurshid-vn9vl 4 роки тому +1

      @@RichardTech i already did

  • @jrtakesthesky27
    @jrtakesthesky27 2 роки тому +1

    That key script is a godsend, thank you.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  2 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find the video useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

  • @Daxter250
    @Daxter250 3 роки тому +1

    dude, that product key script is actually very useful. thanks for that!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find it useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

    • @RIX_PES_YT
      @RIX_PES_YT 2 роки тому

      My laptop is signing off automatically to sign in lick screen page when I sign in it comes again in lock screen😭pls help

  • @kenkannon5630
    @kenkannon5630 4 роки тому +77

    I found about 5 minutes in helpful, as well as scary when deleting disks

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +7

      I'm glad to hear that you found the video useful, but yes, it can be a little intimidating when managing partitions for the first time. Please consider subscribing if you'd like to see future videos on the channel and thanks for watching!

    • @kenkannon5630
      @kenkannon5630 4 роки тому +4

      @@RichardTech I am pretty good with M$ average user stuff, but after a bad M$ Window update that crashed my install, I was uneasy finally having to do it again
      Now with the slackest time of the year to do another shot at Updating to Windows, with your insight into deleting all the disks not the C drive if I could not simply unplug a drive, I went in
      Everything worked until my screen went dark, OMG again, but now I no longer had any drive but C
      I turned off the computer, then back on, and Windows completed the update from Windows 7 pro to 10 pro
      I was not given any indication to turn off then turn back on my computer
      Pardon me being long winded, but if you are here to learn about updating, I strongly suggest you pay attention to this video, particularly the Disk deleting about 5 minutes in
      With a new install of Windows, be sure sure to save your passwords, etc, because this update is totally new
      If you save to external disk, be sure to unplug it so nothing is deleted as Windows does this change over
      On an old laptop, going from Win 7 to Win 10 was no issue at all, so go figure what you might or might not run into, but you will have to bite the bullet
      What I wanted was simply to continue to receive M$ Security Updates
      Of all the videos I watched about problems going from Win 7 to Win 10, this one worked best for me
      Still, deleting those drives is freaking scary!
      Get passed this, you will be good to go

    • @dsxnqxxz6394
      @dsxnqxxz6394 4 роки тому +3

      Yea I just deleted them at random and got fucked

    • @ilovecoppercab
      @ilovecoppercab 3 роки тому +4

      @@kenkannon5630 do you really think he is going to read that 1 hour text?

    • @thepositionalplay5307
      @thepositionalplay5307 3 роки тому

      @@dsxnqxxz6394 me too what to do now?????

  • @Sugoimax
    @Sugoimax 5 років тому +6

    Thank you so much! I installed my new windows on my SSD but forgot to unplug my other drives so the files got skewed among them all and I easily just took the thumb drive and installed windows onto the SSD again after unplugging the other drives.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому +2

      Thank you for watching, I’m glad the video helped you!

  • @myfingerpainting
    @myfingerpainting Рік тому

    After installing a fresh Windows 10, is there a need to download and install all pertinent Drivers on separate occassion?

  • @cjwwo8340
    @cjwwo8340 2 роки тому

    What's the different between reinstall on setting and using drive. ? Does reinstall usb will really format all? Does using renstal at setting don't fully format? Or both ways fully format and reinstall new windows. I want to reinstall windows with new and don't want previous app or setting. Which one should i choose?

  • @wsmith6570
    @wsmith6570 3 роки тому +3

    Great video, worked perfectly for me on the first attempt. I can see why this video has 1.3 million views. Thanks for sharing

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      Great to hear! Thanks for watching, if you’d like to see more videos please consider subscribing!

  • @Aiblog446
    @Aiblog446 5 років тому +39

    teaching is Good , it easy to understand thank you for sharing!

  • @Dansports179
    @Dansports179 3 роки тому +2

    I kept downloading and unistalling things but stuff kept running so thank you this made my laptop way smoother no lag spikes when im gaming no slow down issues thank you..

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find the video useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

  • @willtrego
    @willtrego 2 роки тому +1

    Very helpful and well put together video. Also thank you for the script!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @cactus4305
      @cactus4305 Рік тому

      @@RichardTech the script doesn’t work

  • @alku3540
    @alku3540 4 роки тому +4

    Really nice, you tell 2 ways to clean start! Easy to follow!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      I'm glad you liked the tutorial, if you'd like to see more videos in the future please consider subscribing!

  • @AtlantaBestHomes
    @AtlantaBestHomes 4 роки тому +16

    Excellent - clean and easy way to accomplish what I need to do! Thank you very much for sharing this. I greatly appreciate your insight.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +1

      I’m glad you could find the video useful in assisting you. Thank you for watching the tutorial, if you’d like to see more videos from the channel, please consider subscribing!

    • @AtlantaBestHomes
      @AtlantaBestHomes 4 роки тому +2

      @@RichardTech I just did!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      Thank you so much, I hope you like the future videos!

  • @michaelanthony8419
    @michaelanthony8419 2 роки тому

    Can you just reinstall windows ontop of the old copy of windows with the USB stick method? I need to activate windows but i want to do a fresh install at the same time. Also does it automatically wipe the drive windows it is on? Thanks!

  • @kine1825
    @kine1825 4 роки тому +330

    my pc: goodbye
    my fps: hello!!!!

  • @fotis7312
    @fotis7312 5 років тому +5

    Just found this channel . Ty so much for this really informative video . You saved my life
    Liked and subscribed

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому

      Thank you, I’m glad the video could help you out. Also a big thank you for subscribing, I hope you like the future videos!

  • @Keshav92
    @Keshav92 2 роки тому

    Okay i have a question that i download the windows file in the usb but after that i want to reinstall windows on om my computer which already has windows 10 and from which I've downloaded the windows 10 media creation so how can i do that because the new built pc you can install it easily

  • @hey.dreamer
    @hey.dreamer 3 роки тому +45

    Literally one of the cleanest and helpful tutorials out there. Great job man.
    Just a little something that might help someone:
    In my case, the setup process was reappearing after the restart. So I removed the USB drive as soon as it restarted, and it moved smoothly with the further setup process.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you and thanks for sharing that tip, it is something that I forgot to mention. Thanks for watching the tutorial, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

    • @kerryw6024
      @kerryw6024 Рік тому

      Thanks! This tip worked for me :)

  • @awesomeman3333
    @awesomeman3333 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for doing this. Extremely helpful!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      I’m glad to hear that you could find the video useful, thanks for watching!

  • @sediqarezaie5942
    @sediqarezaie5942 5 років тому +18

    thank you so much .
    my windows button and some other apps were not working.
    I applied 1 method and it everything turned alright afterward. thank you

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому

      I'm glad to hear this worked for you, thanks for watching!

    • @Ivan-ve7dj
      @Ivan-ve7dj 4 роки тому +2

      same for me, somethimes my apps freeze and sometimes windows stuff frezze

    • @sitt8151
      @sitt8151 4 роки тому +1

      Everything turned out alright squidward

    • @ghanouamr6069
      @ghanouamr6069 4 роки тому

      @@Ivan-ve7dj i have exactly same issue as you

  • @tomerzafon4
    @tomerzafon4 3 роки тому

    Can I just put in the Installation USB, format the operating system disk and then re-install the OS? This process works fine with XP.

  • @Hamoluv777
    @Hamoluv777 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much. I was able to backup, recover, and restore everything back to normal by your video instructions. Now, I just need to locate my private wifi. 😝 Thanks alot.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      I'm glad the video could help, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

  • @noahmkl1791
    @noahmkl1791 4 роки тому +4

    Bro thank you so much my computer was basically finished I’m saving this and subbing

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for subscribing, I’m glad the video was useful!

    • @noahmkl1791
      @noahmkl1791 4 роки тому

      Richard Tech am I able to take the USB out or do I keep it in?

  • @HitchedArc
    @HitchedArc 6 років тому +8

    Best video out there! Helps a lot thanks!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  6 років тому

      Glad I could help, thanks for watching!

  • @masmetwo5758
    @masmetwo5758 Рік тому

    I did the windows reset install using their built on tool and after it was done it keeps giving me "the user profile Service service failed to sign in" "user profile cannot be loaded" even after doing once again another reset I get the same, will doing it by usb drive fix?

  • @kevindotexe
    @kevindotexe 2 роки тому +1

    Very thorough instructions, awesome vid. Thanks for your help!

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  2 роки тому

      Thank you, if you’d like to see more videos please consider subscribing to the channel!

    • @yt__steve7185
      @yt__steve7185 2 роки тому

      How do u know which drive partition has the USB flash drive

  • @davidtay5615
    @davidtay5615 4 роки тому +14

    Amazing tutorial. Short and sharp.
    I had an issue where my system files were being deleted by a program and had to reinstall Windows 10 via USB.
    Thank you so much for your video explanation. It helped me solve my issue.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +1

      I’m glad to hear the video could help you, thanks for watching!

  • @voiq1764
    @voiq1764 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much, this helped me alot. Why does this channel only have 4k subs, it should have 100k

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      I'm glad the video could help, thanks for watching!

  • @mariusunsraw
    @mariusunsraw 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks sir ! I had this one in a different language and was hard for me to find the reset options! 👍

  • @formasaputro999
    @formasaputro999 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for your guide! Really helped me fixing my problem...

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      I'm glad you could find the video useful, thanks for watching, please consider subscribing to the channel if you'd like to see more!

  • @JenellysWorld
    @JenellysWorld 4 роки тому +8

    I just wanted to fix my laptop to factory default. I was having issue so decided to try this
    what's the difference in doing it this way vs a fresh system recovery wipe?

    • @RiggadonDan
      @RiggadonDan 4 роки тому +1

      This way lets you completely reformat the drive(s) for a fresh install. Doing a recovery through windows does not wipe the drives completely. For example it may keep some driver files on board. If you want to nuke the drive and do a clean install, use the USB. If you just want to restore to factory settings, try the recovery method.

    • @Anthony-pl2hk
      @Anthony-pl2hk 4 роки тому

      @@RiggadonDan But isn't the result of Nuking your OS, a factory reset?

  • @harvey8869
    @harvey8869 4 роки тому +18

    Thanks, Richard! I've been having incredibly unstable performance on my PC and reinstalling Windows 10 was my last resort after all other attempts for a solution proved unsuccessful.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching, hopefully the video helped! If you'd like to see more videos please consider subscribing!

    • @akshaygopinath6361
      @akshaygopinath6361 4 роки тому

      Did this fix your unstable performance?

    • @harvey8869
      @harvey8869 4 роки тому +3

      @@akshaygopinath6361 Yes, it fixed frame-rate, bsod, etc.

    • @akshaygopinath6361
      @akshaygopinath6361 4 роки тому +4

      @@harvey8869 I want to do this since I am getting random stutters at random intervals in games eventhough my PC runs them at full speed, especially in Witcher 3
      Did it fix such issues?
      Thanks

    • @egonvondrak6073
      @egonvondrak6073 4 роки тому

      @Harvey Santana Same problem here. Which method did you use? if i can ask

  • @blastythestorymaker7639
    @blastythestorymaker7639 3 роки тому

    i wanted to reinstall windows on my pc and when i clicked my option (the one where like you choose keep files or delete everything part.) i clicked it and it said set settings. i set them up but it wouldn't let me exit and restart and it didnt let me before i set the settings either

  • @cqajagsaw
    @cqajagsaw 3 роки тому

    is the initial wipe from windows creation tool really secure? or should i just use DBAN tool?

  • @darkowl3890
    @darkowl3890 5 років тому +4

    Really nice video sir! It helped me a lot.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому

      I’m glad the video could help, thanks for watching!

  • @markcoolio1231
    @markcoolio1231 5 років тому +9

    Thank you for this video, I always thought I had to go out and buy a new copy of window in order to do a clean install.
    This will only work if I do clean install to one computer right? Like I can't use the USB to install Windows on multiple devices.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому +1

      Glad I could help! The USB will work with any computer, but Windows will only be activated if there was a previous genuine installation of Windows that was activated. I hope this helps, thanks for watching!

  • @glossybyjae9393
    @glossybyjae9393 3 роки тому

    Hey in the first step I had to make 4.5 GB of space by moving files to my USB, but then you said “make sure there is nothing on the drive” so can I still do that step????

  • @williamliu8494
    @williamliu8494 2 роки тому

    Hi Richard, if you reinstall windows, will you have to buy a new windows key to use for the setup?

  • @JBDazen
    @JBDazen 4 роки тому +4

    Nice tutorial, I like things done properly and apparently so do you ;-)

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      Thank you, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

  • @izjayq8983
    @izjayq8983 4 роки тому +7

    I need help once I try resetting my pc it Just says in the loading screen and never actually restarts could someone help?

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      If you're experiencing issues with the first method, I would suggest giving the second method a go. Thanks for watching the tutorial!

  • @NKZ123
    @NKZ123 2 роки тому

    Whenever I try one of the options it says to "Insert your Windows installation or recovery media, and restart your PC with the media, how do I fix that?

  • @eastonia
    @eastonia 3 роки тому

    I encountered a problem when resetting to factory settings the same way you did...after it had finished resetting, windows was trying to reinstall and I got this message “The computer restarted unexpectedly or encountered an unexpected error. Windows installation can not proceed. To install Windows, click “OK” to restart the computer, and then restart the installation” no matter how many times I hit okay it just restarts and pops back up. Any ideas where I went wrong?

  • @Domce_3000
    @Domce_3000 5 років тому +3

    Thank u, it help me a lot. Super video quality!!!

  • @gameday7095
    @gameday7095 3 роки тому +3

    Is there a way I can move windows 10 from my hdd to my ssd because I screwed up and now its on the wrong drive but I want to do it wothout wiping everything out is that possible?

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      Indeed, there is! Take a look at my HDD to SSD cloning tutorial here: ua-cam.com/video/1UnSJX0e5v4/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching the tutorial, to see more videos in the future please consider subscribing!

  • @trollingforlife9075
    @trollingforlife9075 2 роки тому

    iv got a question,like i bought a laptop, and it had installed windows alredy and everything,but if i wanted to reset it to be fresh,do i need to have that acc that was using it already,couse if i reset it now,how do i log in if i dont have this acc

  • @mantikor2go779
    @mantikor2go779 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video. It really helped me figuring out what I had to do with my Partitions.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  10 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching the video and I'm glad to hear it helped!

  • @andreichihai1559
    @andreichihai1559 5 років тому +3

    Thank you a lot ! I was really looking to reinstall my windows... Funny that i havent opened the settings to take a look

  • @StarKillersSon
    @StarKillersSon 3 роки тому +5

    Dude you helped me out so much I thought I lost my pc for good but did the USB drive way and I got it working like normal you got a sub and like from me

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      I'm glad to hear the video helped you out and thank you for subscribing, it is very much appreciated, I hope you enjoy the future videos to come!

  • @seshu3661
    @seshu3661 3 роки тому +1

    So my pc was having issues with updating windows, so I emailed the manufacturer and they said to just reinstall windows. However, I don’t have a spear pc to copy windows from and they specifically told me that resetting my pc won’t fix the issue. Any other way to reinstall windows 10 safely?

  • @cybersaiko451
    @cybersaiko451 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! Before I do this I was wondering what happens if you delete partitions of the other drives, Do you have to recreate the partitions?

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, if you choose to delete the partitions on your non-Windows drives you will need to create new ones for those yourself. Thanks for watching the video, please consider subscribing to see more videos in the future!

  • @aziz75568
    @aziz75568 4 роки тому +15

    Other videos = Don't work
    This video = WORKS!
    No wonder why it has less than 2M views

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому

      I'm glad to hear that you found the video useful. If you'd like to see more videos from the channel please consider subscribing, thanks for watching!

  • @BhaskarRamu
    @BhaskarRamu 3 роки тому +3

    I did successfully install Windows 10 home on my dell N5110. Faced issue initially for some time, after an hour everything went well & installed windows 10 finally. Its working good and I'm satisfied 😇

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching the tutorial, if you'd like to see more videos please consider subscribing!

  • @lazyoverworked
    @lazyoverworked 2 роки тому

    At 4:48..do I have to delete all the partitions except the operating system drive...I have 2 drives installed on the computer, one is a SSD (which is for OS and other software) and the other is a SATA drive (for storage)...but I can see other drives as well. My question is do I have to delete all the other drives before I proceed with the reinstall...like at 4:48. Thanks...

  • @rokasrokas8475
    @rokasrokas8475 3 роки тому +1

    Why, when i click deleate all then shows up not about drivers deleating but aboust windows download?

  • @MustangPowerXXX
    @MustangPowerXXX 3 роки тому +3

    Very clear, very professional, simple and helpful. Thank you.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  3 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching the review, please consider subscribing to see more videos!

  • @ahabgaddis7277
    @ahabgaddis7277 5 років тому +4

    The partition part was very helpful. I got confused there before watching this.

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому

      Thanks, I'm glad I could help! Thank you for watching.

    • @icornflex
      @icornflex 5 років тому

      @@RichardTech i didnt understand it tho, what does it mean?

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  5 років тому

      Essentially your hard drives are divided into partitions, so you have to make sure you delete the partitions for you C: disk.

    • @itspurelypassionate
      @itspurelypassionate 5 років тому

      Same here!! Thanks random person for making this video😘😘

  • @andreinitu603
    @andreinitu603 Рік тому

    can you help me with something, when I do it I can also change the username user, I didn't do it like you and the problem is that if I reinstall it gives me the name I had before so I can't change it. only from the check panel. if I do as you, will I be able to reinstall Windows from 0? to put everything in my settings. so I can change the name and password of all settings? but I can't change the user from the control because my vehicle name remains.

  • @nerdys3ns3i67
    @nerdys3ns3i67 3 роки тому

    do i need to format or something my laptop before installing windows 10 again via bootable usb drive??

  • @obadeleadams4606
    @obadeleadams4606 4 роки тому +14

    Does this method still work in 2019 my storage on the flash is 14 gig and I'm currently installing really hope it works

    • @RichardTech
      @RichardTech  4 роки тому +2

      Yep, it should! I hope the video helps, thanks for watching!

    • @IngoPagels
      @IngoPagels 4 роки тому +1

      Got a 2017 notebook and made the reinstallation without major obstacles.I surgest you use a usb 3.0 stick.

    • @blacksunaccounts
      @blacksunaccounts 4 роки тому

      Sooo do I delete all my partitions? Do I keep one? Why? How do I know?

    • @Samuitsuki
      @Samuitsuki 4 роки тому

      @@blacksunaccounts I think you delete all partitions. But in my case I only have partitions and nothing to actually install windows on on the disk.