From time to time, registry problems, software clashes or damaged files can cause Windows OS to become unsteady. If you are having repeated problems like lockups or PC crashes, re-installing Windows might be an choice With few research earlier, and about an hour to dedicate to re-installation, you enable to solve few problems.

Instructions

Step 1

Back up all files on PC to an exterior place, like flash drive or external hard drive. This contains any file or document you can't give to lose, in improbable event that something goes wrong.

Step 2

Put in Windows installation CD, or which you bought for PC. If autorun is enabled, a window must show. If "Setup" is not one of choices, go to Start, choose "Run" and type "[drive letter]:\setup.exe", inserting letter of CD-ROM drive. Running setup will show window of options, including adding or removing particular features, repairing Windows or uninstalling Windows.

Step 3

Choose "uninstall" option. Removing Windows from PC takes some minutes.

Step 4

Run Setup again, and re-install Windows. This takes some time, and disk will direct you through some steps in procedure. You prompted to reboot PC later.

Step 5

Download and install Windows vital updates. This step also takes some time, and may need some restarts.