Windows OS Reinstall (No Backup)
Serving Stellenbosch & surrounds • Transparent pricing • POPIA-aligned
What’s included
- Full wipe and clean Windows install
- Drivers, updates, and tidy defaults
- Removes deep corruption and malware
- Plain-English handover notes
Details
TL;DR: We wipe the system drive and install a fresh Windows to fix deep problems fast. No file backup in this service.
Need your files kept? Use /services/windows-reinstall-and-backup/.
Local: Common for SU students, homes in Welgevonden/Die Boord, and Technopark teams after heavy malware or broken updates.
Problems we fix
- Severe malware and weird pop-ups that keep coming back
- Windows repair loops and blue screens after updates
- System files corrupt; fixes don’t stick
- Years of trial apps and junk that made the PC crawl
What you get
- Clean format of the Windows drive
- Fresh Windows install with the right drivers
- Updates applied and calm defaults set
- A light privacy & security baseline
- Plain notes on what changed and what to do next
How we do it (at a glance)
- Check-in: goals, keys, and any BitLocker status
- Wipe & install: clean Windows and maker drivers
- Update & tidy: safe patches, no junk add-ons
- Basics set: browser, defaults, simple safety toggles
- Handover: short notes and next steps
Plain words. No tech talk.
Time & cost in Stellenbosch
- Service fee: R650
- Turnaround: Often same day (updates can add time)
- Helpful add-ons:
- Keep your files next time: /services/windows-reinstall-and-backup/
- Add your core apps: /services/software-installation-standard/ or /services/software-installation-bulk/
- Safer daily use: /services/cybersecurity-hardening/
Do-nots (save time and stress)
- Don’t choose this if you need files — pick the + Backup service
- Don’t guess BitLocker keys; have them ready
- Don’t force power-offs during updates
- Don’t install “miracle cleaners” right after a fresh build
When to stop DIY & call us
- Windows loops “Preparing Automatic Repair” or rolls back updates
- Malware returns right after you “remove” it
- System files are broken and SFC/DISM won’t help
- The PC is too slow to even start a backup
Real stories around town
- SU first-year (Huis Marais): Bad malware, no files needed. Clean install same day and back to class.
- Die Boord family PC: Years of clutter. Fresh install made it feel new.
- Technopark laptop: Update loop before a meeting. New Windows + drivers, then apps added — on time for work.
Simple tips
- Keep one strong passphrase in a password manager
- Let Windows update on a quiet evening each week
- Add a light cloud backup for Documents and Photos
- Pin daily apps to the taskbar; unpin the rest
What to bring
- Device and power lead
- Windows key or Microsoft account (if no digital license)
- BitLocker recovery key if your PC shows it
- Installers/keys for paid apps you want added after
Handy links
- Need your files kept? /services/windows-reinstall-and-backup/
- Whole-disk safety net: /services/data-backup-full-system-image/
- Clean apps install after: /services/software-installation-standard/
- Lock it down gently: /services/cybersecurity-hardening/
- Drivers later acting up? /services/driver-installation/
- Not sure yet? Start with /services/diagnostic-in-shop/
Serving Stellenbosch & surrounds • POPIA-aligned privacy • CPA-aligned warranty
Lawful e-waste routing on request (with data-wipe certificate)