Updated: March 07, 2023
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I need to reload windows 10 on this inspiron laptop

It's 5 years old and windows is corrupt

Hello, thank you for using Howly.

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windows 10 has been corrupted and I can't get it reloaded.
It's an inspirion 3552 laptop.

Thank you for the details!

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Have you seen this message on your screen?

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Yes
What does that mean?
OK got it.

Many computer problems are caused by corrupted or damaged system files
Fortunately, there are a few ways to fix corrupted system files on your system

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I have cleaned out her files and just need windows 10 reloaded, if possable.

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Got it
To reinstall Windows 10, please do the following:

  1. Click on the Windows button in the bottom left corner of your screen.
  2. Type Control panel and select the control panel app.
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I have a shortcut for control panel.

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It's there.

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I have tried to do restore from there.
Doesn't work.

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In that case, please go to Settings

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ok

From there do the following:

  1. Scroll down and click on Update & Security.
  2. Click on Recovery.
  3. Click on Get started.
  4. Click on Remove everything

Let me know when you are done and we'll carry on

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Settings does not show in the lost.
list

Click on the Windows button in the bottom left corner of your screen.
Settings should be there

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I got it there

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Working on it.

Take as much time as you need

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It's doing.

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OK
local reinstall or cloud
Local didn't work for me
Cloud didn't want to either before.

What happens when you click Cloud download or Local reinstall?

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I will see.

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It says getting ready on cloud.

Okay
Let's wait a few minutes for it to get ready

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ok
Now it says reset.

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Go ahead and do it?

Yes
The computer will now restart and clean your hard drive. When it reboots, you will have a fresh installation of Windows 10 without any files or programs from before installed.

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I will loose you in the process.

You can save this chat as a bookmark in your browser, or copy the link in your address bar and paste it to any place you'd like.

Customer Replay

You can send an e-mail to me if you will.

For your convenience, here's the link - https://howly.com/chat

Customer Replay

You have my e-mail address there.

Yes, I see
The Windows reload should be done at this point
If you have any additional questions, you may come back to chat anytime.

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TY

You're welcome!

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I am going to give it a shot.

Good
Before you go, is there anything else I can assist you with today?
Thank you for choosing our service! This chat has been auto-closed. You can come back to us at any time. Have a nice one!

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