Many laptop users (Dell, HP, Lenovo) use the built-in "Reset this PC" or "Recovery Manager" instead of USB media. Some OEM recovery tools are lazy. They are programmed to revert the PC to "factory state."
The absolute best way to ensure a clean install is exclusive to your primary drive is to physically isolate it. Shut down your PC completely and unplug the power cable. Open your PC case or laptop panel. does clean install wipe all drives exclusive
Choose the option when prompted.
Reinstall Windows with the installation media - Microsoft Support Many laptop users (Dell, HP, Lenovo) use the