Several Reset/Recovery left duplicates in Registry and Windows folder

Alright, so this problem has been baffling me for over a week and tends to only get worse every time I do any sort of reset, download from iso/usb, or recovery. The problem is that there are false duplicates of windows bull spit, specifically in Windows folders; WinSxS, Servicing, Software Distribution, and User.

Things I have attempted include : Windows Cleanup, SFC Scan, Component Store cleanup, and Restore Disk Health only to remove 1/10GB of useless files. After these attempts failed, I attempted a reset with no personal files (twice). I have attempted to download a BRAND NEW Windows 10 copy made from an entirely different computer without the problem and this has failed to rid of the problem as well.

I have resorted to a duplicate finder, only to have something important removed in doing so. Programs are confused as to which one they are to use, leaving me just as confused.

Any suggestions would be great, at first it wasn't too bad because I was essentially gaining knowledge, but it has baffled me and I haven't been able to game for a week.

dalchina said:

Hi, sounds like you should do an in-place upgrade repair install which keeps all progs and data and most settings.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade | Windows 10 Tutorials
Follow that if your build is 1803, else post back with your current windows build.Given your apparent history, also run some disk checks beforehand.

E.g. Hard Disk Sentinel (trial).
chkdsk c: /F
from an admin command or powershell prompt.

Working on this currently, will let you know of results asap! Thank you a bunch.

dalchina said:

Hi, sounds like you should do an in-place upgrade repair install which keeps all progs and data and most settings.
Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade | Windows 10 Tutorials
Follow that if your build is 1803, else post back with your current windows build.Given your apparent history, also run some disk checks beforehand.

E.g. Hard Disk Sentinel (trial).
chkdsk c: /F
from an admin command or powershell prompt.

It appears that the only thing ruining me was not have secure boot mode off. Between the suggested, Dism Cleanup Component, and Disk Cleanup the drive is down to 13gb from 40, Hallelujah. Thank you, Dalchina.