Here’s How to Access ‘Fresh Start’ in Windows 10 Following the May 2020 Update

In a move that annoyed many users,Microsoft disabled the ‘Fresh Start’ optionwith theWindows 10 May 2020 Update. As noted by many reports, users trying to access the feature after updating were being redirected to the ‘Reset your PC’ option. However,unlike Fresh Start, the Reset option does not remove third-party antivirus software and all 3rd party OEM apps. Naturally, many are complaining about Microsoft ditching the more comprehensive method to get rid of all bloatware in one go.

However, as it turns out, the Fresh Start option hasn’t completely disappeared from Windows 10. Apparently, it is only hidden from the GUI, but can still be accessed via thePowerShell window. Believed to have been first spotted by Italian blog,HTNovo, Fresh Start can still be activated in Windows 10. It should enable users to perform a clean re-install of the OS by removing all third-party apps while retaining user-data.

How to Activate ‘Fresh Start’ in Windows 10 After May 2020 Update

Microsoftstarted rolling out the Windows 10 May 2020 Updatelate last month. It brings many new features, including a chat-based UI for Cortana, updates to Virtual Desktops and more. However, just days after the release, the companystarted blocking the updateon a large number of devices after discovering a series of critical issues.

If you’ve already updated to the new version and everything is working as expected, that’s great. However, if you’re yet to update, it’s best that you wait a while until the release gets more stable.

Kishalaya Kundu

Passionate techie. Professional tech writer. Proud geek.

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