Emma looked skeptical. “Won’t I lose everything?”
“You did it,” Leo corrected. “I just narrated. But remember three things for next time: back up your files regularly, only download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft, and never, ever trust a random USB from the internet.” how to reinstall windows from usb
“That’s the important part,” Leo said seriously. “Before we do anything, we back up your files. But right now, since Windows won’t even start, we’ll need to use a different computer to make the USB first.” Emma looked skeptical
They ran the Media Creation Tool. It asked: Upgrade this PC now or Create installation media for another PC . Leo selected the second option. They chose the right language, edition (Windows 11 Home, since that’s what Emma’s laptop came with), and architecture (64-bit). Then they selected USB flash drive, chose Emma’s empty USB, and let the tool work. It took about twenty minutes, downloading Windows and copying it to the drive. But remember three things for next time: back
A clean install wipes everything on your computer. Back up your files (photos, documents, desktop items) to an external hard drive or cloud storage before beginning.