How to Wipe My PC and Reinstall Windows After Malware Issues?
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CuriousTechie77
I've been facing some serious issues with my GPU spiking to 100% usage while gaming, which eventually leads to crashes. After running Malwarebytes, I discovered that my system had picked up a lot of malware over the past month. While I've quarantined the malware, the problem persists, and now I'm unable to reinstall Windows using the recovery options. Whenever I try to reset my PC, multiple settings tabs pop up, blocking the process. I don't have a USB drive with Windows 11 on it. What steps should I take to completely wipe my PC and reinstall Windows?
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Your best bet is to get a USB drive and download Windows 11 from the Microsoft website. This is generally the safest way to reinstall. Once you have the USB, the installation process will guide you on how to wipe everything from your drives during the setup.
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Just a heads up: when setting up your BIOS, be cautious. Incorrect changes can lead to data loss. Make sure to follow guidelines or check out reliable resources for backing up your data!
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Before you go ahead, ensure that all your important data is backed up elsewhere. Once you have the USB ready, boot from it and follow the instructions. It'll give you the option to delete partitions and format the drive.
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WannaHelp21: Just to clarify, you'll want to select the option to format your drives during the installation process. That should remove everything!