Think My PC Has a Virus—How Do I Reinstall Windows?

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Asked By CuriousGizmo42 On

I've got a sinking feeling that my PC is infected with a virus. Lately, it's been acting weird—screens going black, the taskbar freezing, even getting a blue screen when I try to open Task Manager. Sometimes it even tells me there's no OS when I start up my computer, although that issue goes away after I power off and turn it back on. My computer has been slow too, and even though my antivirus isn't finding anything, something definitely feels off. I'd like to know how to uninstall Windows and do a fresh reinstall. Any tips?

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Answered By ReliableRita On

Considering the issues you described, I really think you should check your hard drive health first. It could be failing. Try using tools like GSmartControl or CrystalDiskInfo to see if there are any bad sectors or errors. If it turns out there’s something wrong with the drive, replacing it could save you a lot of hassle.

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