Windows 10: What to delete/format?

Discus and support What to delete/format? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I'm planning to install Windows 10, but confused on this screen: [img] What to do? 78158 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by CandleJakk, Feb 25, 2017.

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  1. CANDLEJAKK
    CandleJakk Win User

    What to delete/format?


    I'm planning to install Windows 10, but confused on this screen:

    What to delete/format? [​IMG]


    What to do?

    :)
     
    CandleJakk, Feb 25, 2017
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  2. #DELETE
    #DELETE Win User

    Windows 10 Calendar | Remove "Microsoft Account" default calendar

    Is there more information about this? I'm having the same issue, and it's driving me nuts(OCD alert)!

    Windows 10 Pro x64 Version 1607 (OS Build 14393.693)

    Mail and Calendar 17.7812.42257.0

    Microsoft People 10.1.3410.0

    Store 11610.1001.25.0

    Login to Windows using a 'Local Account', not a 'Microsoft Account'.
    What to delete/format? [​IMG]


    Two accounts from an unrelated provider. One for e-mail using IMAP+SMPT, another for calendar/contacts using CalDav+CardDav (iCloud). I censored the second account name due to bad languageWhat to delete/format? :).
    What to delete/format? [​IMG]


    And yet, when opening the Calendar. There is an entry for 'Microsoft Account Calendar', wich is unable to be managed.


    What to delete/format? [​IMG]


    Things I've tried to fix this:

    - Removed and added accounts (Using both 'Calendar-->Manage Accounts' and 'Settings-->Accounts')

    - Removed and installed Mail/Calendar/People (Using PowerShell and Store)

    - Run Microsoft Troubleshooter for Windows Store

    - Run SFC /scannow

    - Run DISM /RestoreHealth

    - Switched to Microsoft Account, and back to local

    - A combination and multiplication of all the above!

    So far no fix is noticeable and the problem persist. Where does that 'Microsoft Account' entry comes from? And more important, how to remove it?!

    I would really appriciate if Microsoft gave some attention to this issue, and help us solve this.

    With kind regards,
     
    #DELETE, Feb 25, 2017
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  3. #DELETE
    #DELETE Win User
    Windows 10 Calendar | Remove "Microsoft Account" default calendar

    Is there more information available to finally solve this issue? An response from Microsoft would be nice.

    With kind regards,
     
    #DELETE, Feb 25, 2017
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  4. BREE
    Bree New Member

    What to delete/format?

    What is the PC and what is it running at the moment?

    If it's Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 you can upgrade it, you don't need to do a clean install. Although the 'free upgrade' is supposed to have ended, seems Microsoft are still activating upgrades.
     
    Bree, Feb 25, 2017
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  5. CANDLEJAKK
    CandleJakk Win User
    It's running Ubuntu, mate.
     
    CandleJakk, Feb 25, 2017
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  6. DENCAL
    dencal Win User
    No need to format if using an ISO.....when mounting it asks what drive you wish to install W10, then formats it before installing.
     
    dencal, Feb 25, 2017
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  7. CANDLEJAKK
    CandleJakk Win User
    Which drive to format?
     
    CandleJakk, Feb 25, 2017
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  8. DENCAL
    dencal Win User

    What to delete/format?

    Is it replacing Ubuntu....if so on same drive
     
    dencal, Feb 25, 2017
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  9. CANDLEJAKK
    CandleJakk Win User
    ESP or OS drive?
     
    CandleJakk, Feb 25, 2017
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  10. DENCAL
    dencal Win User
    You need to click on drives to see what is installed on them, then you will know where you choose to install.
     
    dencal, Feb 25, 2017
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  11. DENCAL
    dencal Win User
    Open disk management, right click on each drive then click on "open" will reveal everything on drive.
     
    dencal, Feb 25, 2017
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  12. CANDLEJAKK
    CandleJakk Win User
    I'm installing from startup ie no Windows currently installed.
     
    CandleJakk, Feb 25, 2017
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  13. DENCAL
    dencal Win User

    What to delete/format?

    Hopefully someone else can assist you.
     
    dencal, Feb 25, 2017
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  14. EDWIN
    Edwin New Member
    Do you want to 'wipe' the machine clean and start from scratch?

    If so, include all your specs and lots of details of what you want to do and how you plan to do it.
     
    Edwin, Feb 25, 2017
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  15. CANDLEJAKK
    CandleJakk Win User
    No, I don't intend to start from scratch. My machine came pre-installed with Ubuntu. I tried 'upgrading' Windows through Usb ISO, but it wouldn't. I'm stuck in 'custom' not knowing what to do.
     
    CandleJakk, Feb 25, 2017
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