Factory reset worth?
Factory reset worth?
Hey everyone, PC is acting sluggish because it's packed with files—my built system from 2016 now holds around 1.5TB on a 2TB drive. I suspect there’s a lot of unnecessary stuff. I’m planning to upgrade with a small SSD soon, mainly to move Windows data. My main concern is whether cleaning everything from scratch makes sense. I’ve tried removing some unused Steam games and used CCleaner, but it didn’t fully help. If you have advice, what should I do about my HDD? I’ve heard mixed things about factory resets, so I’m not sure. Any tips would be appreciated! Thanks all!
Upgrade to a brand-new Windows version on the updated SSD; performance will improve significantly.
I also faced problems before. I reinstalled Windows using the tool. Probably, this will work even better for you because you're getting an SSD, quicker RAM, and more. If you don’t mind changing the existing setup, consider a factory reset.
There’s likely something worth a lot from that 1.5TB drive, so make sure you confirm it before proceeding.
If the mouse button stays unchanged, it's likely not. However, gray keys often get disabled by Microsoft, particularly when there are concerns, which could mean you might lose access to Windows eventually.
I’m saving backups, photos, and work files. It’s hard to say exactly what’s using the most space since I don’t have many games installed.
Avoid reusing the same key. If Windows installs a new copy, it may reset it automatically. Choose to keep a watermark instead of full personalization. Your SSD turns into the boot drive, while your old HDD becomes a backup. No data will be deleted.
You need to locate the email containing your key and send it. Regarding your second question, I’ll clarify that.