How to reinstall pc without having the old shortcuts?
How to reinstall pc without having the old shortcuts?
Hi, I have a question about a reinstall. There might have been suspicious adware, possibly a shortcut on my desktop. After completely reinstalling the PC and logging in as a new user, all my old shortcuts were gone—except this one I never installed. I want to reset the system again and figure out where the old shortcut came from when I logged in as a new user. Thanks for your help with this beginner!
During the reset process, your PC prompts whether you wish to retain your personal files. Choosing yes preserves everything in your user folder, such as the desktop area. However, it seems to remove all software, leaving only shortcuts intact. If you also remove the shortcuts, that should resolve the issue. For a full reinstall, consider downloading an ISO file and inserting it onto a USB drive using tools like Rufus. During setup, boot from the USB, go to advanced options, and perform a clean wipe of your hard drive by selecting delete for all partitions. Afterward, create a fresh Windows partition and you’re ready to proceed. This method will erase all data, so ensure you understand the implications before proceeding.
Thank you for the clarification. Just removing the shortcuts now.