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Resetting my PC will that help speeding up my slow and freezing computer?

Anonymous
2025-05-25T21:28:42+00:00

My PC is running slow and very ackward. Tried cleaning disk and etc. Did not help. Also no malware from what I can see. Would backing up my files to one drive and resetting my computer would help? I want to increase the speed of my computer but also do not want to lose my files! I am not very computer literate but need help! Thank you!

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  1. Jan J.23 13,665 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-05-27T18:38:09+00:00

    If that doesn't work, It seems that the system files are already corrupted causing the problem. Create a bootable Windows 10 installation and proceed with a clean installation.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-27T14:01:26+00:00

    Jan,

    Couldn’t execute “setup” during iso. Couldn’t find a place to enter setup. By the way thanks for all your help.

    Jay

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  3. Jan J.23 13,665 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-05-26T09:35:44+00:00

    Hello, my name is Jan and I am happy to help you today. I am sorry you are experiencing this problem with your PC. Resetting the PC will improve the performance as this process will restore your device to its original state. This will remove applications, and background processes and services that may be slowing down your system.

    To improve the PC performance without losing your files. Here are some things you can try.

    1. Try reinstalling or updating these graphics, audio, and chipset drivers. Download them from the manufacturer's support website and install them. Do not use driver downloader software to update the driver.
    2. Perform a clean boot to disable unnecessary startup programs and services.

    https://support.microsoft.com//topic/how-to-per...

    1. Try running a system file scan to repair any corrupted system files.

    Using the System File Checker tool in Windows

    https://support.microsoft.com//windows/using-sy...

    1. This will upgrade and repair your system without losing your files and apps.

    Download the Media creation tool here.

    https://www.microsoft.com//software-download/wi...

    Then choose "ISO"

    Once it is downloaded click or open the file using the windows explorer

    Then open or click "setup" to run.

    If you decide to reset your PC. Before resetting your computer, make sure to back up all important files. Then download and create a bootable Windows 10 installation. In case the reset process fails, you can still proceed with a clean installation.

    Reset your PC guide

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/res...

    How to: Perform a Clean Install or Reinstall of Windows 10

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/for...

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  4. Jan J.23 13,665 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-05-26T13:04:07+00:00

    Thanks for the update. I hope this helps somehow. Let me know how it goes.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-05-26T12:55:51+00:00

    Thanks Jan. Appreciate the detailed response. Will try it out later and let you know how it goes! Jay

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