Will reinstalling Windows delete files?
It can, depending on the method. File preservation should be discussed before reinstalling or formatting.
WINDOWS SERVICE MONTRÉAL
Windows 11 installation and PC setup in Montréal
Clean Windows installation and driver setup for laptops and desktop PCs, with attention to your files and the reason you need the reinstall.
Windows operating-system service for laptops and PCs
This service is for Microsoft Windows on computers—not residential window installation. We handle Windows 11 installation, clean reinstall, driver setup, compatibility checks, update problems, boot issues and software troubleshooting for laptops and desktop PCs in Montréal.
If important files are still on the computer, tell us before any reset or format. We can first decide whether a reinstall is actually appropriate or whether the symptoms point to storage, memory or another hardware problem.
Current price and file safety
Windows installation + drivers is currently listed at $35. If your personal files matter, say so before any reinstall or formatting. Eligible software work includes one month of software support.
In-person NDG drop-off by appointment
You can also bring your computer in person to 6630 Sherbrooke St W, Montréal, QC H4B 1N7. Drop-off is by appointment; message before coming so the time can be confirmed.
Hardware running hot or noisy?
Windows problems and cooling problems are diagnosed separately. For dust, blocked vents or loud fans, see our computer cleaning service in Montréal.
Frequently asked questions
Are drivers included?
Yes. The listed Windows service includes driver installation.
Can you check Windows 11 compatibility?
Yes. Compatibility can be checked when CPU, TPM or Secure Boot requirements are uncertain.
On-site computer help or pickup in Montréal
Depending on the problem, you can choose on-site computer support at your home or office, or arrange pickup for workshop diagnosis and repair. On-site service is useful for Windows, Wi-Fi, printer, setup and peripheral problems; pickup is often better when the computer needs disassembly, internal cleaning, an upgrade or longer hardware testing.
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Clean Windows setup with drivers and basic checks
A Windows reinstall can solve some software problems, but it should not be the automatic answer to every slow or unstable computer. We first consider whether the symptoms point to Windows, storage, memory or another hardware issue. When a reinstall is appropriate, we can install Windows, configure essential drivers and check that core hardware is recognized correctly.
Customers across Montréal can also request help with update problems, boot errors, missing drivers and transferring personal files before a reinstall. If important data is still on the computer, mention it before any reset or formatting so it can be protected first.
For performance problems that may benefit from hardware, compare SSD and RAM upgrades or computer diagnostics.
When a Windows reinstall is the right choice
A reinstall is most useful after software corruption, persistent update failures, serious configuration problems or a clean-start decision. It is less useful when the real cause is a failing SSD, unstable memory, overheating or another hardware fault. That is why we can combine the Windows setup with basic hardware checks and explain any warning signs before more work is approved. Customers in NDG and Greater Montréal can also ask about keeping personal files, drivers and essential settings before the installation begins.
Blue screen, boot loop and Windows startup problems
Searches such as “blue screen repair Montréal”, “Windows boot loop”, “PC stuck on automatic repair” and “Windows will not start” can all lead to this service when the operating system is the likely cause. A clean installation is not always the first step: storage health, recent updates, drivers and recoverability of important files should be considered before formatting.
If the machine shows no power or no display at all, that is a different category and belongs on the computer won’t turn on Montréal diagnostic page. Keeping those intents separate helps visitors reach the correct repair path.
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Montréal service options
Choose the service method that matches the problem: in-person drop-off by appointment in NDG, pickup and return delivery, or on-site help for issues connected to your home setup.