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How often do you reinstall Windows 11?
I've had mine for about two and a half years now. It started getting pretty slow at startup, so I finally bit the bullet and did a complete reinstall from a USB stick—wiped the main drive and started...
Only if I have a Windows problem, such as an error caused by my customizations, or when a major new version is available (for example, 24H2 to 25H2), I prefer doing a clean install from a bootable USB rather than upgrading through Windows Update. That helps keep my system fast and avoids potential bugs. I personally never experience slowdowns, probably because my Windows installation is fully optimized for gaming and I install major updates manually instead of relying on Windows Update. Also, make sure you have enough RAM and that the OS is installed on an SSD.