Windows 10: Is this the correct size for clean install of Win10Pro

Discus and support Is this the correct size for clean install of Win10Pro in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello, I have done a new install on a brand new SSD and would like to know if this is the correct size. I loaded some win7 drivers to get the device... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Stuge, Feb 7, 2021.

  1. Stuge Win User

    Is this the correct size for clean install of Win10Pro


    Hello, I have done a new install on a brand new SSD and would like to know if this is the correct size. I loaded some win7 drivers to get the device manager correct. The user profiles were moved to another partition. The only software loaded is Macrium Reflect as I made a backup image and rescue disk, and a zoom client. I've not removed anything from the original windows 10 Pro installation.....yet, its just plain OOBE, with Macrium, some drivers and a 14mb zoom client.
    I can't believe that an OS is 31GB, I just would like a reality check please. Here are the screenshots below;
    This is the version installed

    Is this the correct size for clean install of Win10Pro [​IMG]


    Here is the Devices and Drives

    Is this the correct size for clean install of Win10Pro [​IMG]


    Here is the OS partition

    Is this the correct size for clean install of Win10Pro [​IMG]


    Many thanks, Stuart

    :)
     
    Stuge, Feb 7, 2021
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    Jimmy 2004, Feb 7, 2021
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  3. Silvalen Win User
    Clean install of Win10Pro on machine previously running Win10Home

    Vijay,

    Unfortunately, that doesn't answer my question. My situation is slightly different - I had a Win10Home installation and purchased a new Win10Pro OEM key (not an upgrade). I would like to use that key to install Windows 10 Pro on the same machine by doing
    a fresh install - this is NOT an upgrade, and my understanding is that the key I purchased cannot be used for upgrading. So I need to know if I wipe out my current install of Win10Home and do a new, clean install with the Win10Pro key I purchased, will it
    work correctly?

    Thanks!
     
    Silvalen, Feb 7, 2021
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  4. Is this the correct size for clean install of Win10Pro

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Feb 7, 2021
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