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That's not remotely true. Saying that as a Windows user for three last 35 years.



Every time I've ever had Windows issues. A fresh install is suggested no less than 3 steps into the troubleshooting process.

Usually something like:

1. Run these handful of commands that never actually fix anything but take hours to complete (sfc/dism/chkdsk/etc).

2. Reseat RAM/GPU/CMOS.

3. Out of ideas, may as well just fresh install.




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