Windows 10: Does performing a clean installation of windows will delete my files?

Discus and support Does performing a clean installation of windows will delete my files? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Will my files in D, E & F drive also be deleted if I perform a fresh clean installation of windows 10 on my C drive? I have never experienced... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Nirupam Pramanik, Jul 26, 2020.

  1. Does performing a clean installation of windows will delete my files?


    Will my files in D, E & F drive also be deleted if I perform a fresh clean installation of windows 10 on my C drive? I have never experienced installing windows. From some online research it seems my files will be okay.I am currently using 1703 version. I have some unknown issues with windows update. I have tried resetting my PC but it still doesn't get updates. So, I have decided to perform a clean install through installation media of the newer version.



    Sorry for my bad English, I don't know English that much. Just used a translator.

    :)
     
    Nirupam Pramanik, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 2020
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  4. Wile E Win User

    Does performing a clean installation of windows will delete my files?

    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, Jul 26, 2020
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