How can I recreate a Windows reinstall on the C drive without downloading a new file?

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How can I recreate a Windows reinstall on the C drive without downloading a new file?

How can I recreate a Windows reinstall on the C drive without downloading a new file?

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henry1028
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01-25-2021, 09:52 PM

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Hi, this is a weird question. But i need to run some windows 11 debloating softwares which obviously require a fresh install, except my laptop already took the whole day updating itself to windows 11 today and downloading the image file from the microsoft website says it'll take 7 hours.
So I've been thinking if resetting the pc would offer a similiar result to formatting and installing a fresh windows install. If not, what else can i do? I dont care about losing files, as i have everything important backed up somewhere else.

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henry1028

01-25-2021, 09:52 PM #1

Hi, this is a weird question. But i need to run some windows 11 debloating softwares which obviously require a fresh install, except my laptop already took the whole day updating itself to windows 11 today and downloading the image file from the microsoft website says it'll take 7 hours.
So I've been thinking if resetting the pc would offer a similiar result to formatting and installing a fresh windows install. If not, what else can i do? I dont care about losing files, as i have everything important backed up somewhere else.

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Rayack
Senior Member

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01-26-2021, 09:23 AM

#2

On another storage device, you might create a duplicate.
Or generate an image.
However, you cannot image or clone to the identical C drive.

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Rayack

01-26-2021, 09:23 AM #2

On another storage device, you might create a duplicate.
Or generate an image.
However, you cannot image or clone to the identical C drive.

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nebel75
Junior Member

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01-26-2021, 10:45 AM

#3

If theres any way for me to locate the downloaded image file (if theres any) from the windows updater, that would work too

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nebel75

01-26-2021, 10:45 AM #3

If theres any way for me to locate the downloaded image file (if theres any) from the windows updater, that would work too

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DrewbyEgg
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01-26-2021, 06:13 PM

#4

Uncertain about the meaning of "downloaded image file".

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DrewbyEgg

01-26-2021, 06:13 PM #4

Uncertain about the meaning of "downloaded image file".

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SpeedyConsaleZ
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01-27-2021, 04:54 PM

#5

Yes, it seems that a cloned image matches a fresh installation well.

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SpeedyConsaleZ

01-27-2021, 04:54 PM #5

Yes, it seems that a cloned image matches a fresh installation well.

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Beastboomer1
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01-29-2021, 12:29 AM

#6

A clone or image represents a precise copy of the system when it was created.

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Beastboomer1

01-29-2021, 12:29 AM #6

A clone or image represents a precise copy of the system when it was created.

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adsgamer124
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02-08-2021, 07:29 AM

#7

Resetting the laptop will set it back to the way it was when you got it, so windows 10 or whatever it had when the system restore image was made(by the OEM) .
You should start with telling us the exact model number of the laptop so that people that have it or know about it can give you some possible alternatives.
Like maybe the laptop website could have an updated reset image that is based on win11 (but don't hold your breath)

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adsgamer124

02-08-2021, 07:29 AM #7

Resetting the laptop will set it back to the way it was when you got it, so windows 10 or whatever it had when the system restore image was made(by the OEM) .
You should start with telling us the exact model number of the laptop so that people that have it or know about it can give you some possible alternatives.
Like maybe the laptop website could have an updated reset image that is based on win11 (but don't hold your breath)

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RepoRizer
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02-15-2021, 10:46 AM

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A new installation is a clean setup with no unnecessary features. What makes sense to do is debloat after a fresh install? (unless you consider some Windows parts as bloat, right?) Make a Windows installation media and perform a clean install then.

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RepoRizer

02-15-2021, 10:46 AM #8

A new installation is a clean setup with no unnecessary features. What makes sense to do is debloat after a fresh install? (unless you consider some Windows parts as bloat, right?) Make a Windows installation media and perform a clean install then.

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lemmu
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02-16-2021, 02:07 AM

#9

Yes, I think many of the preinstalled programs on Windows 11 feel like unnecessary clutter. This laptop is already dealing with enough issues as it is.
I chose to perform a clean installation, which is the most secure and straightforward method.

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lemmu

02-16-2021, 02:07 AM #9

Yes, I think many of the preinstalled programs on Windows 11 feel like unnecessary clutter. This laptop is already dealing with enough issues as it is.
I chose to perform a clean installation, which is the most secure and straightforward method.

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Smythers47
Junior Member

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02-16-2021, 03:43 AM

#10

Is there a method to move the keys from your previously activated Windows to the new one? I don’t want to worry about a watermark afterward.

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Smythers47

02-16-2021, 03:43 AM #10

Is there a method to move the keys from your previously activated Windows to the new one? I don’t want to worry about a watermark afterward.

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