# Reinstall Windows A reinstallation of Windows typically fixes most unusual errors with cheats or other software on the PC. Old installs, upgraded installs, very specific software, and custom builds (pirated or otherwise) of Windows can all cause issues. Typically, if standard troubleshooting steps in each of our guides do not resolve the issue with a product, our staff team will recommend reinstalling Windows. ## Reinstall Windows Follow Microsoft's official guidelines for reinstalling Windows here: * [reinstall Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/fix-issues-by-reinstalling-the-current-version-of-windows-497ac6da-7cac-4641-82a5-f50398d879a0) ### Video Guide {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.dexa.im/learn/resources/windows-10-and-11-guides/reinstall-windows.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.