Windows 10: Upgrade and clean

Discus and support Upgrade and clean in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; What's the best way of these two options: - upgrade an existing pre-activated copy of Windows 7 to Windows 10, then Reset this PC and clear drive... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by dssds1, Jan 14, 2019.

  1. dssds1 Win User

    Upgrade and clean


    What's the best way of these two options:


    - upgrade an existing pre-activated copy of Windows 7 to Windows 10, then Reset this PC and clear drive (or)

    - fresh install of Windows 10, then upgrade to later build and Reset/Clean ?

    :)
     
    dssds1, Jan 14, 2019
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  2. 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, Jan 14, 2019
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  3. 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, Jan 14, 2019
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  4. Toothless Win User

    Upgrade and clean

    Silent boot failure

    List your specs out and tell us each step in cleaning you did.
     
    Toothless, Jan 14, 2019
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