Two options:

• Reset PC
• Clean install using Windows 10 Pro USB drive

Reset PC

Before resetting PC:

• Backup/Transfer files to a non-Windows drive

To reset the PC:

• Go to System > Recovery > Reset PC
• Choose an option > Remove everything
• How to reinstall > Cloud download
• Check settings and confirm
• Click Reset to proceed

Wait for the download to complete. PC will restart automatically.

Clean Install

Before reinstalling Windows:

• Disconnect all plugged-in devices except for the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
• Load UEFI/BIOS and reset settings to optimized defaults.

To reinstall Windows:

• Insert Windows 10 USB drive
• Restart PC and press F2 or DEL
• Choose OS > Windows Setup (64-bit)
• Select language and other preferences
• Click Install Now to continue
• Enter the product key to activate Windows
• Accept the license terms
• Choose installation > Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)
• Choose partition (delete if necessary to display Unallocated Space)
• Hit Next to start installing Windows

Wait for the installation to complete. PC will restart several times.

After installation:

• Select region > New Zealand
• Keyboard layout > UK
• Second keyboard layout > Skip
• Connect to network > select I don’t have internet
• Continue with limited setup
• Enter a username and password
• Create security questions (3x)
• Activity history > No (do not send)
• Privacy settings > Disable all

Almost there! Don’t turn off your PC.

After installing Windows 10 Pro

Initial apps and settings:

• Adjust display settings (scale/resolution)
• Connect to the internet
• Install/Update Armoury Crate
• Install Razer Synapse
• Use Edge to download Chrome
• Sign in to Google and sync account
• Set up 1Password and other Chrome extensions
• Check/Install critical updates – Windows 10 Pro version 22H2
• Manage Startup apps (to disable unnecessary apps at startup)
• Set time/zone automatically (to correct the time)
• Download/Run PC Health Check
• Sign in with a Microsoft Account
• Set up OneDrive
• Check/Enable Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 (required for Windows 11 upgrade)
• Upgrade to Windows 11

After upgrading to Windows 11 Pro

Initial update and settings:

• Change theme > Dark Theme (Settings > Personalisation)
• Check/Install critical updates.
• Manage Startup apps (to speed up startup process)
• Enable HDR and night light (under display settings)

Reboot and tweak UEFI/BIOS:

• Overclock RAM
• Enable Virtualization for BlueStacks
• Restart Windows and confirm changes through Task Manager > Performance

Install required apps/firmware:

• Download/Install WorkFlowy
• Download/Install 1Password (Desktop)
• Check/Install MS Store updates.
• Check/Update BIOS
• Check/Update Firmware (ROG monitor)
• Download/Install AMD chipset software (thru AMD website > Chipsets > AMD Socket AM4 > X570)
• Check/Update Armoury Crate
• Download/Install GeForce Experience
• Download/Install GeForce Game Ready Driver
• Download/Install NZXT CAM
• Download/Install Intel LAN Driver (thru Armoury Crate)
• Download/Install Realtek Audio/LAN Driver (thru Armoury Crate)

Connect drives/accessories:

• Map network drive
• Connect all external devices/accessories
• Set up File History

Download/Install drivers for accessories:

• Logitech G HUB (for G915 Keyboard and G560 Gaming Speaker)
• SteelSeries GG (for RGB mousepad)
• Stream Deck XL
• 4K Capture Utility
• Control Center (for Key Light)

Customize taskbar apps:

• Workflowy
• Task Manager
• Weather
• Calculator

Install Steam/Games:

• Microsoft Flight Simulator – In Progress

Other apps to install:

• BlueStacks
• OBS Studio
• Xbox Accessories > Connect Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2

TV/Media apps to install:

• Netflix
• Disney+
• Prime Video