"A clean install of Windows 11 on a Copilot+ PC enables users to unlock advanced AI features such as Recall, Live Captions, and Auto Super Resolution. Upgrading from older Windows 11 versions, especially 22H2 or 21H2, preserves old registry entries, deprecated drivers, and app configurations that may conflict with new features. In turn, this might contribute to system instability or keep Recall from indexing properly."
"Take full advantage of Recall and Copilot+ features on properly configured PCs. Degunk the system state, apps, and leftover elements. Ensure Windows 11 security features get properly installed and provisioned. Take advantage of new, more efficient power management models. Ensure complete and effective 25H2 enablement package activation. Create a cleaner app environment. Obtain better compatibility with the new Windows 11 Settings UI."
"Using Windows Update to upgrade to a new Windows version is convenient, but it can carry forward quirks, clutter, and compatibility issues that can block or degrade new functionality. Or new features may not appear at all. I've identified seven reasons why it may be worthwhile to clean install Windows 11, especially on systems running Windows 10. Let's explore each of these reasons further."
Clean installing Windows 11 24H2 or 25H2 delivers improved performance, security, and feature fidelity compared with in-place upgrades. A fresh install removes legacy registry entries, deprecated drivers, and leftover app configurations that can conflict with new functionality or cause instability. Copilot+ systems gain full AI capabilities such as Recall, Live Captions, and Auto Super Resolution when properly provisioned. Clean installs ensure Windows 11 security features and the 25H2 enablement package are correctly installed, enable more efficient power management, create a cleaner app environment, and improve compatibility with the updated Settings UI.
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