How do I perform a clean boot in Windows 10?

How do I perform a clean boot in Windows 10?

How to perform a Windows 10 clean boot
  1. Right-click the Start button.
  2. Click Search.
  3. Type msconfig and hit Enter on your keyboard.
  4. Click Services.
  5. Click the checkbox next to Hide all Microsoft services.
  6. Click Disable all.
  7. Click Startup.
  8. Click Open Task Manager.
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How do I run Windows in clean boot mode?

Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter. Note If you're prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or select Continue. On the General tab, select Normal Startup, and then select OK. When you're prompted to restart the computer, select Restart.

Does a clean boot delete games?

A clean boot will not delete your programs or applications. A clean boot is just a way of booting into Windows with only the necessary drivers and startup applications. This environment is ideal when trying to troubleshoot a software issue within Windows.