Should you do a clean install of Windows 11 rather than upgrade?

ComputerWorld.com reported that “With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, upgrading to Windows 11 is now a matter of “when,” not “if.” But it may be better still to clean install Windows 11 on your PCs, rather than taking the upgrade path.”  The October 6, 2025 article entitled "7 reasons to clean install (not upgrade) Windows 11” (https://www.computerworld.com/article/4066539/7-reasons-to-clean-install-not-upgrade-windows-11.html) include these 7 reasons to clean install Windows 11:

#1 Take full advantage of Recall and Copilot+ features on properly configured PCs.

#2 Degunk the system state, apps, and leftover elements.

#3 Ensure Windows 11 security features get properly installed and provisioned.

#4 Take advantage of new, more efficient power management models.

#5 Ensure complete and effective 25H2 enablement package activation.

#6 Create a cleaner app environment.

#7 Obtain better compatibility with the new Windows 11 Settings UI.

What’s your plan for Windows 11?