Windows 10: How do I do a clean install of Windows on a laptop in recovery mode?

Discus and support How do I do a clean install of Windows on a laptop in recovery mode? in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; One of my laptops is in recovery mode but I don't the time or patience to try to recover the system to what it was and then install all the various... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by RhinoCan, Feb 7, 2021.

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    How do I do a clean install of Windows on a laptop in recovery mode?


    One of my laptops is in recovery mode but I don't the time or patience to try to recover the system to what it was and then install all the various updates. Since there is no important data on that laptop, I'd like to abandon the old data and just bring the laptop up to the present and essentially start fresh as if it's a brand-new laptop. What is my best way to do that?

    I'm thinking I should create an image of Windows 10 Version 20H2 on a CD or DVD and then install that. Would that be reasonable? If so, can someone point me to the directions for doing that? I would use the laptop that I'm typing this message on to make the CD/DVD.

    My big concern is the product key. Will this be a problem? I don't know what the key on the ailing laptop is or how to obtain it or even if I'll need it. What do I do about the key?

    :)
     
    RhinoCan, Feb 7, 2021
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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, Feb 7, 2021
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    Step 1: buy about a half gallon of gasoline.

    Step 2: douse laptop in gasoline.

    Step 3: toss a burning match onto laptop.

    Step 4: watch the fire clense your laptop.
     
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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
     
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