Windows 10: Clean install of 10

Discus and support Clean install of 10 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I recently cloned my hard drive that had the windows software installed on it to my new one. I do not use the old hard drive anymore but I now have the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by GabrielNugraha, Feb 24, 2022.

  1. GABRIELNUGRAHA
    GabrielNugraha Win User

    Clean install of 10


    I recently cloned my hard drive that had the windows software installed on it to my new one. I do not use the old hard drive anymore but I now have the problem where Windows is asking me to activate it even though I have a product key installed. Do I need to do a clean install? If so, how do keep my files so I do not lose them?

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    GabrielNugraha, Feb 24, 2022
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  2. JIMMY 2004
    Jimmy 2004 Win User

    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, Feb 24, 2022
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  3. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User
    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Feb 24, 2022
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  4. DELTA6326
    Delta6326 Win User

    Clean install of 10

    Delta6326, Feb 24, 2022
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