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Discus and support Clean install windows 10 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I need to fresh reinstall my windows 10 but I don't want to lose the software that came preinstalled with my Lenovo Ideapad. Is there any way to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AneekSen, Aug 3, 2020.

  1. AneekSen Win User

    Clean install windows 10


    I need to fresh reinstall my windows 10 but I don't want to lose the software that came preinstalled with my Lenovo Ideapad. Is there any way to perform a clean install my windows as it was after the purchase without losing the preinstalled apps?

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    AneekSen, Aug 3, 2020
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    Delta6326, Aug 3, 2020
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  3. 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 3, 2020
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  4. Clean install windows 10

    Clean Windows 10 (?PRO?) install

    I have bought a legit "Windows 10 Pro" key of a key website. It is legit since i'm currently using it for over a year now. I currently have Windows 10 Pro installed on my PC and I want to do a clean install. I just can't find the windows 10 Pro download in the tool. But if i could use a windows 10 pro key with a normal windows 10 install, I'll be good to go.
     
    JeroenBeunckens, Aug 3, 2020
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