Windows 10: Cleaning up an inadvertent dual install of the OS

Discus and support Cleaning up an inadvertent dual install of the OS in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; In the process of re-installing my OS I ended up with the system installed on a HDD and partially installed on a SSD It was supposed to just be on the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by DonLail, Jan 1, 2022.

  1. DonLail Win User

    Cleaning up an inadvertent dual install of the OS


    In the process of re-installing my OS I ended up with the system installed on a HDD and partially installed on a SSD It was supposed to just be on the SSD. Oops. In the case of the SSD install it is at the point of asking for my email address and Microsoft PW. Can I just complete the installation

    :)
     
    DonLail, Jan 1, 2022
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    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, Jan 1, 2022
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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, Jan 1, 2022
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  4. DrPepper Win User

    Cleaning up an inadvertent dual install of the OS

    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, Jan 1, 2022
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