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How to Refresh/Clean Install Windows Without Refresh Tool
A refresh eliminates almost every issue with Windows
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Updated onOctober 6, 2023
updated onOctober 6, 2023
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If you’re experiencing issues on your Windows computer, the cause may be in various bottlenecks,bloatware, and settings that slow down your computer’s performance. And a simple solution would be to download the Windows refresh tool.
The problem is that the Windows Refresh tool is no longer available for users to download. But you can still perform the same operation without it with the same level of ease. So, let’s find out!
What does the Refresh Windows tool do? A refresh means reinstalling Windows, but the files and the installed apps, both from the Microsoft Store and the ones that came along with the OS, are kept.
Here are a few issues a refresh to fix in Windows:
How can I perform Windows refresh without the Refresh tool?
1 Use the Settings app
Remember that the Windows reset utility will remove your installed apps, but it should keep your files.
2. Perform in-place upgrade
Performing an in-place upgrade is another highly effective method to start afresh with a clean installation of Windows 10 and works as a perfect alternative to the Windows Refresh tool. With this, you don’t lose the installed apps.
How can I use Refresh Tool on Windows 11?
That’s it! These are all the ways you can refresh the OS, both Windows 10 and Windows 11, without downloading the tool. And once done, any problem with it should be eliminated. If that doesn’t work, aclean install of the OSwill do the trick.
Also, while fixing things, make sure toboost the performance of Windows 11and get things done faster and smoother.
What is your preferred way to refresh your Windows installation? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
