This process is called a clean install, which is ironic as there's nothing particularly clean about it: Microsoft has enshittified Windows Setup.

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Now that Windows 10 is no longer supported, it's become a more attractive target for hackers. That doesn't mean you need to upgrade right away—here's how to stay protected. When the IBM PC was new, I ...

To access Windows on the device, you’ll need to reboot the phone. The device can switch between Android and Linux without needing to reset, and both OSs can also be used for desktop features. NexDock ...