Windows 10: To reset computer or to do a clean install is the quesiton

Discus and support To reset computer or to do a clean install is the quesiton in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; OK. I have already been chastised for posting twice, though I did not even know I did it. Sorry, this is my level of un-expertise. I have been told... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by beckyb1949, Mar 5, 2019.

  1. BECKYB1949
    beckyb1949 Win User

    To reset computer or to do a clean install is the quesiton


    OK. I have already been chastised for posting twice, though I did not even know I did it. Sorry, this is my level of un-expertise.

    I have been told now to: reset my computer - which I already did and lost everything and am now being told to do this again.

    Really?

    BUT I am also being told to do a clean install.

    Everyone has a different opinion. This does not help the inexperienced.

    All very frustrating.


    To clean install?

    or

    To reset once again?

    :)
     
    beckyb1949, Mar 5, 2019
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  2. JIMMY 2004
    Jimmy 2004 Win User

    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, Mar 5, 2019
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  3. SWAT354
    swat354 Win User
    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    Thank you john for all of your help i decided to get the usb my computer came with and factory reset it i didnt have anything that personal or valueable so its ok thanks for the help though i appreciate it
     
    swat354, Mar 5, 2019
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  4. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User

    To reset computer or to do a clean install is the quesiton

    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, Mar 5, 2019
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