Moving to a newer version of Windows is the next step.
Moving to a newer version of Windows is the next step.
Reinstalling is quick, usually taking no more than a couple of hours for most people. Make sure to install drivers, restart the system, apply updates, and then launch your games or restore data. After that, fine-tune things like wallpapers and user settings. It shouldn't require much of your time—just a few hours at most. This avoids the hassle when transfer settings don't behave as expected, and it gives you a fresh, fast operating system feel.
You can retain your files and applications, but a fresh setup is suggested for the latest system experience.