Windows 10: If I wiped everything on my hard drive, including windows, would I be able to reinstall it?

Discus and support If I wiped everything on my hard drive, including windows, would I be able to reinstall it? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; It is a long story on why this may be my last resort, nonetheless I’m curious as to what the outcome would be. I have my Windows usb and product key so... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/PM_ME_________PLEASE, Aug 28, 2020.

  1. /U/PM_ME_________PLEASE
    /u/PM_ME_________PLEASE Win User

    If I wiped everything on my hard drive, including windows, would I be able to reinstall it?


    It is a long story on why this may be my last resort, nonetheless I’m curious as to what the outcome would be. I have my Windows usb and product key so I think I’d be able to. Right?

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    /u/PM_ME_________PLEASE, Aug 28, 2020
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  2. FLORIDAJERSEYGUY
    floridajerseyguy Win User

    How to wipe a hard drive

    modder I already used kill-disk. The deletion is done, I need to reinstall everything.
     
    floridajerseyguy, Aug 28, 2020
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  3. FLORIDAJERSEYGUY
    floridajerseyguy Win User
    How to wipe a hard drive

    Sounds good, but I can't load any cds upon boot or even in windows.

    I tried to run Win XP pro cd my friend made for me. It wouldn't work becuase The software is so corrupted. The hard drive itself is fine I just need a way to completely wipe the hard drive of everything.

    I don't want to just reinstall over the corrupt mess of windows. I want to start over not reinstall brand new OS and have corrupted programs, settings, or info
     
    floridajerseyguy, Aug 28, 2020
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  4. ROBERT CAW
    Robert Caw Win User

    If I wiped everything on my hard drive, including windows, would I be able to reinstall it?

    Reinstall Windows 10 to new hard drive

    Hi Rodolpho,

    We want to know about the issue you're having with your recovery drive. Please answer the questions below:

    • Are you trying to reinstall Windows 8 or Windows 10?
    • If you already upgraded to Windows 10, were you able to create a new copy of the recovery drive?

    We suggest creating a new copy of the recovery drive and then follow the steps provided by Andre Da Costa above this thread.

    Update us with the outcome so we can assist you further.
     
    Robert Caw, Aug 28, 2020
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