Windows 10: What Happens to Other Drives When a clean installation is done

Discus and support What Happens to Other Drives When a clean installation is done in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi, I am using a windows 10 pro 32 bit architecture pc.My pc had become so slow these days so i thought to do a clean installation.But i have few... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by HarshilByggari, Apr 19, 2021.

  1. HARSHILBYGGARI
    HarshilByggari Win User

    What Happens to Other Drives When a clean installation is done


    Hi,


    I am using a windows 10 pro 32 bit architecture pc.My pc had become so slow these days so i thought to do a clean installation.But i have few important files in other disks like that of the photo uploaded.I have a doubt if the data in disk other than the system reserved is going be erased or not.Please reach out to me ASAP.




    Thanks,

    Harshilbyggari What Happens to Other Drives When a clean installation is done c4ffbc88-8ab5-4ba2-ac30-8b749c726bc1?upload=true.png

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    HarshilByggari, Apr 19, 2021
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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, Apr 19, 2021
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Apr 19, 2021
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  4. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User

    What Happens to Other Drives When a clean installation is done

    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, Apr 19, 2021
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