how to reinstall windows, cause i put new motherboard?
how to reinstall windows, cause i put new motherboard?
Hi there! You're setting up Windows for the first time after replacing your motherboard, which can be confusing. To reset your drivers, you'll need to reinstall Windows or use a recovery installation. Since you didn't build your PC, consider using a pre-installed Windows version or a live USB to restore it properly. Let me know if you need more details!
Ensure the motherboard model matches your previous setup; otherwise, you can skip reinstalling Windows. If needed, back up essential data. Use a USB drive, run the Windows installation media creator, follow the prompts for default settings, then configure BIOS to boot from the USB. Decide whether to reinstall Windows preserving your files or erase the drive and start anew. Proceed with the download at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software.../windows10
You can obtain the media creation tool and generate a bootable USB from the provided link.
Begin by saving the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s site (for Windows 10). For Windows 11, use Rufus. Obtain a flash drive with at least 8GB capacity. Launch the tool and proceed through the instructions. Jump to Step 4 if needed.
If installing Windows 11, open Rufus, pick the target drive, then:
- In the dropdown labeled “SELECT,” choose “DOWNLOAD.”
- Click “DOWNLOAD” in the next step.
- Choose Windows 11 from the window and press “Continue.”
- Pick the most recent version (currently 21H2), your language, and x64 architecture.
- Press “Download.”
- Start the process; wait for the flash to complete (about 5–10 minutes).
Power on the flash drive. Typically you’ll need to press F10, F11, F12, or Delete repeatedly to reach BIOS or Boot Selection, sometimes using Enter or Escape too. Choose the drive to boot from and confirm.
After installation, restart and remove the flash drive once the system has fully powered off.