So what should I do?
Reset or Clean Install to fix update issues and Defender issues:
Note: I will use remove everything option
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Anonymous
Hi I'm facing issues with my Laptop.Defender is not working and Laptop has become slowed down inspite of the fact that only Microsoft Teams and Avast are installed. So should I reset my Laptop? How long will it take with Remove Everything option. How long will it take? Will it get stucked?(Windows 10 Home)
Laptop Specs:-
HP 15s-gr0006au
4GB RAM
1TB HDD
AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
Is it safe to reset in my case??
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Anonymous
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JX313 7,050 Reputation points2022-03-28T11:56:18+00:00 Since I think you're worried about lots of things that can go wrong, a reset should be good for you.
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Anonymous
2022-03-28T12:29:48+00:00 Yaa I'm worried as this is my first laptop and is new. Also the service centres are at a very great distance from my home. So I want a one-time solution for all the problems.
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Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2022-03-28T12:53:42+00:00 Yaa I'm worried as this is my first laptop and is new. Also the service centres are at a very great distance from my home. So I want a one-time solution for all the problems.
Every Major OEM provides Remote assistance support under warranty.
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Anonymous
2022-03-28T14:41:57+00:00 But as my exams are going on I can't afford to do anything. Also as the exams gets over maybe the warranty will also get over