Windows 10: Partition layout

USB

 

thank you , that's great

 

Obviously be certain the existing c drive is backed up before reinstalling OS.

 

When you clean install Windows 10 and it updates to the latest version, I recommend archiving that clean install image in case you need to restore that in the event of serious system problems. Obviously, also keep periodic backup images of the fully installed system as well.

 

Great idea

Thank you very much

 

Hi

i'm about to create Macrium Reflect bootable rescue media, on a CD, is it OK or should i do it on USB?
If it doesn't matter, then i prefer on a CD.
Do i leave the option " Enable multiboot MBR/UEFI....selected, or do i untick it?
See the photo attached

thank you

 

You can use DVD or USB, but USB is faster. Check you can actually boot from the media you create. I'd keep the multiboot box ticked as recommended. I do that and the recovery drive boots fine.

 

Yep the backup is part of the Plan *Smile ............after the Clean install and then again after running Windows Update...

and yes leave the Defaults enabled a CD is fine as long as your computer will boot from it.....test it after you make it please.

KB

 

Hi

OK, so using Media Creation Tool, i prepared the Windows 10 USB, please see photos of the contents of the USB.
Is this correct? am i on the right way ?
So now i should reinstall W10 with this USB following the instructions above ?

Thanks

 

yes that looks good so far

make sure you CLEAN the SSD during Win10 install this time , did you note Topgun's instructions to use?

KB

 

Regarding MR rescue media, in the end i did it on a USB.
And i booted my PC from the USB, by changing the BIOS boot order, and it booted to MR interface whre it says repair windows...
I did take photos with my phone as i coundnt use W10 snipping tool, but i can't upload those photos here.

Does it mean the MR rescue media is good?

 

No not yet, i will print the instructions now, hopefully i won't mess up
Thanks

 

yes , if you were able to boot into the MR interface , then that is excellent .

Once Win10 is CLEAN Installed , you will need to install MR in win10 and then do a Backup Image of your Whole SSD to your External USB Drive. Make a Folder on the USB Ext. called Macrium and put all you backups in it. When you make the Backup it will offer to save the XML file say yes as we can then use that file to schedule backup regularly eg once every 3 days.

you could take a photo of Topguns instructions too just so you have them and enter the commands exactly

 

Are you referring to these instructions ?

• Boot up Windows Installation USB
• On the first screen. Hold down SHIFT + F10. A command Windows will pop up. Type:
  diskpart
  select disk 0
  clean
  exit
  exit
• Continue with the installation, select Customize, click on Disk 0, do not format then click Next, Windows Installation will create all needed partitions then install Windows.

If yes, step 1, boot up to Windows USB, how do i do this? do i insert the USB and boot from it by changing the order in BIOS ?
Is that what it means ?

Thanks

 

1. Yes same as you booted the MR USB , you can use F8 for the boot menu (most computers) or set the USB to boot 1st ,cdrom 2nd and HDD/SSD 3rd in the bios permanently.

If given the option at Boot you want the USB Key with the UEFI option if there is one assuming the MB is in UEFI Mode , so Win10 installs in UEFI Mode.

KB