A computer running the Windows 10 operating system can be wiped clean and restored to its original factory condition. This process is called a “clean install” and it completely erases all of the data on the computer’s hard drive and reinstalls the Windows 10 operating system.

To perform a clean install of Windows 10, you will need to have a Windows 10 installation DVD or a USB flash drive with the Windows 10 installation files on it. If you don’t have a Windows 10 installation DVD or USB flash drive, you can create one by downloading the Windows 10 ISO …