You should delete everything first if you're selling your Windows computer or giving it to someone else. Alternatively, you might wish to start over from scratch by getting rid of years' worth of data bloat.
The good news is that it's now much simpler than ever to remove and reinstall Windows. I was around long enough to recall the hours it used to entail file swapping, installing CDs, and rearranging emails, files, and programmes. It may now be completed in less than an hour because of the cloud and internet tools.
It is imperative to make a backup of everything beforehand, even if you intend to keep your personal information intact (which Windows permits). In addition to your personal files, consider backing up other types of data, like saved games and local media libraries (if you're a gamer).
Even though you can usually just download software from the internet again, it's a good idea to double-check that the ones you have installed are still functional.
How to create a Windows backup
There are many ways available to you for backing up Windows data. Having two backups is actually the safest course of action since, in the event that something were to happen to the original data, you would be left in the dangerous position of having just one duplicate of your crucial files.
It's usually a good idea to use both local and online storage. You have the option to set up essential folders to be continuously synchronised with the web, using either Google Drive, Dropbox, or Microsoft's own OneDrive. The synced files are updated online instantly when you make changes on your PC.
