Windows 10: Quandary - Get New Desktop or Re-install Win10 in My Dual Boot System?

My Win10 got corrupted on an update a couple of years ago. Can't repair it, can't even access it. So I just ordered a Win10 DVD with product key.

The desktop PC is now 8 years old with legacy Bios, etc. I'm thinking of installing the Win10 OS to replace the corrupted one and then get a new desktop PC. I can use the old one for other purposes until it dies.

The HDD is a dual-boot with the bad Win10 and Linux Mint 18.1 I've read through Shawn Brink's tutorial on doing a clean install of Win10 and some other threads. I just want to make sure that the new Win10 DVD only replaces the bad Win10 partition(s) and doesn't affect the Linux partitions. Also want to downsize the Win10 partition to free up space for the Linux OS for a restore function.

Here's the HDD partitions:






I think Win10 is on Partition 3. I welcome opinions on whether to get a new PC or just press on with the old one. Thanks.

[Tomcat F18 helped me with the partition issue previously but now not sure which path to take based on my message above]

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How to Clone 'dual boot' Win7/Win10 HDD to new SSD

Hi Jackos,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to create a system image of Win7/Win10 and apply it to SSD.

To create system image on Windows 10 follow the below steps.

• Type File history in the search area on the taskbar and select File history.
• Click on System image backup on the left bottom corner of the Window file history Window.
• Click on Create System Image on the left panel of the System Image backup windows.
• Select the driver, where you want to create system Image.
• Follow on screen instruction.

If you want to perform a dual boot you can refer to the below link and check if it helps:

How to Dual Boot Windows 10 with Other Versions of Windows, macOS and Linux

Please let us know if you face any issues with Windows.

Thank you.

 

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