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Reinstalling windows without usb or dvd

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System ended up being too unstable to reinstall windows with reset tool. Going to buy a usb with  windows iso

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Is it possible to reinstall windows without usb or dvd. Also it can only be done in safe mode. Thanks

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I know windows 10 has the ability to basically reinstall itself in settings. Not sure about the lesser versions..

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In Windows 8, 8,1, and 10, you can reset Windows by going to: Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC > Get Started > Remove Everything.

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7 minutes ago, FrozenPickles said:

In Windows 8, 8,1, and 10, you can reset Windows by going to: Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Reset this PC > Get Started > Remove Everything.

Can it be done in safe mode? Ive tried and the program is not working (i can only boot safe mode)

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Just now, Matt115 said:

Can it be done in safe mode? Ive tried and the program is not working

I'm unsure. If your settings app isn't working, it would be a good idea to just go and grab a USB from Best Buy or Amazon, and put Windows on it via ISO.

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System ended up being too unstable to reinstall windows with reset tool. Going to buy a usb with  windows iso

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You don't need to buy a USB with a Windows ISO on it. You can use a normal USB thumb drive and just use the media creation tool from Microsoft.

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1 hour ago, johnukguy said:

You don't need to buy a USB with a Windows ISO on it. You can use a normal USB thumb drive and just use the media creation tool from Microsoft.

Yea sorry thats what i meant, just had to buy a new usb drive we didnt have an extras

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