Windows 10: Can I Perform a clean install using a different OS build?

Discus and support Can I Perform a clean install using a different OS build? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Like clean install from OS build 17xxx with a build 18xxx I lost my installation media after moving up.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by MTH Owl, Jul 12, 2018.

  1. MTH Owl Win User

    Can I Perform a clean install using a different OS build?


    Like clean install from OS build 17xxx with a build 18xxx


    I lost my installation media after moving up.

    :)
     
    MTH Owl, Jul 12, 2018
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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, Jul 12, 2018
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  3. loddie Win User
    Help with EVGA P67 FTW Graphics Performance

    yes on both

    clean install and speed stepping is off
     
    loddie, Jul 12, 2018
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  4. DrPepper Win User

    Can I Perform a clean install using a different OS build?

    Best way to keep vista clean and healthy

    Yeah just caught it there.

    I'm going to attempt to have a step by step guide on how to use these programs efficiently.
     
    DrPepper, Jul 12, 2018
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