Windows 10: Windows 10 clean install question (part 2)

Hi folks,

A few weeks ago I asked whether now that I have upgraded to Windows 10 whether I could perform a clean install after the July 29 deadline and was answered in the affirmative.

Foolishly though, I forgot to ask, how? Can I clean install via Windows Store or can it be done through the bootable USB flash drive, and should I download the bootable ISO back onto my USB drive for safekeeping?

:)

 

2 part question...kindof .

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/support



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-whatsnew





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You probably should have uninstalled Vipre and then reinstalled it after the upgrade. Suggest contact Vipre Support.



Upgrading to Windows 10 while running older versions of VIPRE? : Support



Upgrading to Windows 10? : Support





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If you want to return to your previous OS see the following:



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/windows-10-recovery-options



How to Uninstall Windows 10 and Downgrade to Windows 7 or 8.1

 

Windows 10 Hard drive 2 part question

What part of Windows are you thinking of?

- Windows Explorer

- The Disk Manager

If it is the latter then please use snippingtool.exe to create a snapshot of the panel. Now save the file and attach it to your reply.

 

Now that you have upgraded...
You can download Newest ISO and clean Install at any time..

 

Hi Kyhi, thanks for the reply. Have you a link to the newest Iso?

 

Tech Bench or Media Creation Tool..
Just depends on when MS feels like updating them..

I prefer techbench ISO > https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/techbench

 

Does it matter which version, or are they equally valid?

 

Not sure I understand the question....

the difference is in the ISO...
TechBench uses an install.wim ( slightly larger file and longer download )
The install.wim is the preferred choice for PC repair techs..

MCT uses an install.esd which is a highly compressed version of the install.wim ( smaller file and faster download )

with both the final results are the same...

Just one is preferred and easier to work with..

 

I just meant what are the differences between the two but thankyou for the clarification. *Thumbs