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Cloud download is the new features of Windows 10 that directly gets a fresh copy of Windows from the Microsoft server instead of using the local files that are in your machine. If you have bad or corrupted system files, Cloud download is a good choice in resetting your PC.
- What is the difference between cloud download and local reinstall?
- How would you like to reinstall Windows cloud or local?
- What is local download?
- What does local reinstall do?
- Should I just remove my files or Fully clean the drive?
What is the difference between cloud download and local reinstall?
After you've chosen to either keep your files or remove everything from your PC, you can choose “Cloud Download” to download the installation files from Microsoft's servers or “Local Reinstall” to use the local files on your system. Lower explains exactly what happens during the reset process, too.
How would you like to reinstall Windows cloud or local?
To reset your Windows 10 computer using the Cloud Download option, follow these steps:
- Open Settings.
- Navigate to Update & Security.
- Click Recovery.
- Select Get started under Reset this PC.
- You will see two options Cloud download & Local Reinstall.
- Select Cloud download to proceed.
- Once you are sure, click the Reset button.
What is local download?
Allow a user to “download” a file that's been generated on the client side.
What does local reinstall do?
The local reset option allows you to reset Windows 10 to its default state using the already installed recovery image. With the Local reset option, you can keep your files or remove everything. When performing a reset of your PC with this method, the same version of Windows 10 will be reinstalled.
Should I just remove my files or Fully clean the drive?
For example, if you are resetting it to give yourself a completely new start, you'll probably want to select Just Remove My Files. On the other hand, if you're going to be passing your PC on to someone else, you may want to choose Fully Clean The Drive.
