Windows Reinstall

A fresh Windows install removes all hardware ban traces from previous sessions. Optional, but strongly recommended after a hardware ban.

1. 1

   Download the Windows 10/11 ISO from microsoft.com.

2. 2

   Create a bootable USB with Rufus (GPT / UEFI, NTFS).

3. 3

   Boot from the USB and choose Custom install.

4. 4

   Skip the product key — click I don't have a product key.

5. 5

   At the disk screen open Shift + F10 and use diskpart to fully wipe the drive.

   This removes the bootloader and EFI partitions where traces hide.

6. 6

   Click Refresh, select the unallocated space and install.

diskpart
list disk
select disk 0
clean
exit