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wish to use ms cloud dowload servers to reinstall windows 10 pro 64bit

Michael H 0 Reputation points
2026-02-26T02:48:47.8666667+00:00

the operating system icons and registry have been totally corrupted after attempting to build ardour 7.2 have saved all my personal files on an external drive

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-26T02:49:01.5166667+00:00
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    To reinstall Windows 10 Pro 64-bit using Microsoft’s cloud-based files (without relying on your current corrupted system files), use one of these approaches:

    1. Try Reset this PC with Cloud download (if Windows still boots)
      1. Open Settings → System → Recovery.
      2. Under Recovery options, select Reset this PC.
      3. Choose Keep my files (since personal files are already backed up, Remove everything is also an option if a completely clean system is preferred).
      4. When asked how to reinstall Windows, choose Cloud download.
        • This downloads a fresh copy of the same edition, version, and build of Windows 10 that is currently installed.
      5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset.
      Notes:
      • This is a recovery operation and will remove installed apps. If Remove everything is chosen, user data on the internal drive is also deleted.
    2. Reinstall using Windows installation media (if Windows does not boot or Reset fails)
      1. On a working PC, create Windows 10 installation media (USB/DVD) using Microsoft’s tool.
      2. Boot the affected PC from this USB/DVD.
      3. On the first setup screen, choose language/keyboard, then select Install now.
      4. Choose either:
        • Upgrade / in-place install (if available) to repair Windows while keeping files and apps, or
        • Custom for a clean installation (this will erase the selected partition and install a fresh copy of Windows).
      5. Complete setup and then reinstall applications.
      Before doing a clean install, ensure all needed personal data is backed up (which is already done to an external drive).
    3. If system files are corrupted but Windows still runs Before a full reinstall, it is sometimes possible to repair system files:
      1. Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as administrator).
      2. Run: 
              DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
      3. After DISM completes, run: 
              sfc /scannow
      • If corruption persists and the system remains unstable, proceed with Reset this PC (Cloud download) or a reinstall with installation media as above.

    Because the registry and icons are “totally corrupted” and personal files are already backed up, using Reset this PC → Cloud download or a clean install from installation media is the most reliable way to return the system to a healthy state.

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