No, you cannot remove windows from an HDD. Windows are typically found on the hard drive's surface, not inside it.
No, you cannot remove windows from an HDD. Windows are typically found on the hard drive's surface, not inside it.
I understand this might seem unusual, but there are ways to remove and reset your laptop's hard drive. Since you don’t have an installation disk, you can follow a step-by-step process using tools like Disk Cleanup or a recovery utility. Just be sure to back up any important data before proceeding.
We'll reinstall Windows. You'll be prompted about keeping your files, so choose whether to reinstall entirely or use the partition wizard to reformat the disk before starting again.
The tools you’re familiar with will duplicate the whole partition and compress it. After reinstalling, the same issues will return to the original location. Someone else is debating a Windows reset right now—this would reinstall the OS and erase everything else. It’s unclear how well this works, but it might be worth a try.
You can format the drive using Diskpart or Disk Manager without needing any third-party tools. Next, reinstalling Windows should be done by using the Windows Reset feature, which will erase everything and install the operating system again over the current setup.