Windows 10: Need to do a clean install but can't access settings

Discus and support Need to do a clean install but can't access settings in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; For some reason my windows 10 home pc crashed and won't let me access settings and crashes all over again, so I'm not able to do a clean install using... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by zsfa, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. zsfa Win User

    Need to do a clean install but can't access settings


    For some reason my windows 10 home pc crashed and won't let me access settings and crashes all over again, so I'm not able to do a clean install using the installation media on my usb via settings.. is there any other method of doing a clean install without accessing settings?

    :)
     

  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, Aug 27, 2020
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    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, Aug 27, 2020
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  4. Johan45 Win User

    Need to do a clean install but can't access settings

    AMD FX OC'ers Club

    That's what the auto setting will do since you're over the 1333 mark it jumps to the next step which isn't listed or officially supported I assume by that ram.

    At this point though I would suggest dropping the multi one step or .5 so that we can get something stable and possibly take the heat issue out of the picture for now.
     
    Johan45, Aug 27, 2020
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