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hi

i'd like to clean my pc completely. i'm unsure whether i should just reformat my drive and reinstall or whether my drive would be clean enough if i just uninstalled everything i perceive deletable including all programs etc.

what would you recommend?

before i do either, is there a list of what i should keep in terms of backing up system files, drivers, passwords, emails etc or do you think these could be carrying the risk of compromise with them?

appreciate any help thanks

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Well first identify what is data is importnat you and what's not. Then Backup all your importnat data .

Well If i want clean my PC fully i would format the drive and reinstall windows. (Helps me to feels good than uninstallig all the programs) .



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