Windows 10: Windows clean installation confusion

Discus and support Windows clean installation confusion in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I am trying to do a fresh clean install of windows 10 by "Just delete my files" option because windows is not working properly as it should due to many... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by flywheel_Np, Aug 7, 2020.

  1. Windows clean installation confusion


    I am trying to do a fresh clean install of windows 10 by "Just delete my files" option because windows is not working properly as it should due to many bugs and corrupt or missing system files or services. I have a few doubts regarding this and I need help for that.
    1. Will it delete my drivers? These drivers were placed on Local Disk E: by default when I bought this computer. And if it does delete it, do I have to reinstall these or will windows auto-install it? If its not installed by windows, will the computer work properly?
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    2. If any system files and services are missing from computer or corrupt, will windows fix or restore these?

    That's all the confusions and doubts I am having, please respond to these so that I can clear my doubts.
    Best Regards.

    :)
     
    flywheel_Np, Aug 7, 2020
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  2. Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, Aug 7, 2020
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  3. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Aug 7, 2020
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  4. Wile E Win User

    Windows clean installation confusion

    Windows Vista Clean Installation

    To do a clean install on a fresh hard drive with Vista on an upgrade disc, you have to follow certain steps. Buying a full install CD would've been easier, but using the upgrade disc only adds more time, so it's not that big of a deal.

    Follow the instructions here to do a clean install with an upgrade disc: http://www.vistarewired.com/2007/02/28/perform-a-clean-install-with-a-vista-upgrade-disc
     
    Wile E, Aug 7, 2020
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