> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://knowledgebase.newyorkcityservers.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reinstall OS

> Reinstall Windows on your VPS

The VPS control panel offers the ability to reinstall Windows on your VPS, wiping and resetting it to a fresh state.

<Danger>
  This operation will result in all data being deleted on your VPS. Backup any data that is needed before proceeding. We cannot recover data after a reinstall is performed.
</Danger>

## Where To Find Reinstall OS Page

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit Products & Services Page">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/WMlVozYPSAQvJZaz/images/billing/cancellation1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=WMlVozYPSAQvJZaz&q=85&s=49179704c07227cc2356d8bb21e83a92" alt="Cancellation1 Pn" width="1572" height="659" data-path="images/billing/cancellation1.png" />

    Visit the ["My Products & Services" page](https://newyorkcityservers.com/billing/clientarea.php), and find the specific service that you wish to manage. Click on the three dots to the right side, and then click "View Details".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Locate Reinstall OS">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k0Lh7hZdq8uAZkJ/images/management/reinstall1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k0Lh7hZdq8uAZkJ&q=85&s=06b6db6f1acc853ba7ed50615e0383f7" alt="Reinstall1 Pn" width="1143" height="869" data-path="images/management/reinstall1.png" />

    Scroll down the page until you locate the "VPS Control Panel" section. Under the "System & Software" section locate and click on Reinstall OS.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## How to Reinstall OS on Your VPS

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/greenhilltechnologiesinc/-k0Lh7hZdq8uAZkJ/images/management/reinstall2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-k0Lh7hZdq8uAZkJ&q=85&s=2791dbaea1314fe34b606401066ff123" alt="Reinstall2 Pn" width="928" height="699" data-path="images/management/reinstall2.png" />

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Operating System">
    Use the drop down menu to select the Windows version that you wish to reinstall on your VPS.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter New Password">
    Enter the new access password that you wish to use for the Windows installation. This will be the password used to access the VPS from remote desktop going forward.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Reinstall & Wait">
    Click the "Reinstall" button, and then wait for the process to complete — usually 10 minutes or less.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Once the success message appears, the install is complete and you will be able to log in using remote desktop within a few minutes.

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## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Will I lose my data?">
    Yes — reinstall wipes all files and setups. Back up important data before proceeding. We cannot recover data after a reinstall has been issued.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does reinstall take?">
    Approximately 10 minutes. The reinstall OS page will inform you once the reinstall is completed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does it change my IP or plan?">
    No — IP, plan, and other settings remain the same.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>