Windows 10: Windows 10 pro installation

Your welcome,good luck, let us know how it turns out and any further help needed.

 

@seraph,

Will you us a favour? Please check that key's edition via ShowKey.

I have seen another post of someone purchased a key off ebay, it showed as an: OEMM
- these cannot be sold legitimately without the PC it came with.
They may activate, only because the original PC had never had Windows 10 activated (eg. corporates that purchase new machines and immediately re-image them with Enterprise - the OEM key remains virgin)

I find theses digital purchases a bit suspicious (unless it's from reputable origin, like Newegg) - even if it does show retail, it should come with install media, otherwise it most likely is an MSDN key.
So, too, System Builder keys (OEM-NONSLP) should come as a pack that includes a sticker.

 

Hi im back again does anyone know how i can erase my data on my ssd so i can do a fresh installation of windows?

 

Most SSDs come with software to erase them which is the best method to use. Look at the manufacturer's website for support.

For example, Samsung:
Samsung SSD FAQs | Samsung SSD

What is Secure Erase?
Secure Erase permanently destroys all data stored on the SSD by erasing the data in all cells (by changing them to FF status).
In addition, Secure Erase provides a way to reset the SSD to its factory default state if there is a problem with the performance or operation of the SSD.

How do I perform Secure Erase in my OS environment?
Before running Secure Erase, make sure that the firmware of the SSD is updated to the latest version.
Also be aware that all data on the drive will be destroyed.
- Windows :
. Use Magician to run Secure Erase.
Download Magician at SAMSUNG's Digital World

- DOS :
. Use the Windows Magician Tool to create a DOS boot disk (or USB, CD, DVD), and then use the boot disk to run Secure Erase.
Download Magician at SAMSUNG's Digital World

 

I have a kingston ssd but i cant find any software on the website, also is it safe to remove all data when i have windows running? Im wanting to do this to remove windows so i can do a fresh install

 

Yeah, looks like kingston isn't as easy...

This is what I would do, maybe someone else has a better way. I would create a MiniTool Partition Wizard free bootable USB/CD/DVD:
Free download Magic Partition Manager Software, partition magic alternative, free partition magic, partition magic Windows 7 and server partition software - Partition Wizard Online

About halfway down the list you will see bootable free cd.

Boot from a USB/CD burned from the ISO download. When Partition Manager has started, right click on the disk icon for the SSD and select Wipe Disk.

If you have a Windows 10 install USB, you can actually just copy the ISO file to it and then use Easy BCD to add the ISO file to the boot menu. Just make sure to select the USB's boot files from the file menu of EasyBCD first. (File - Select BCD Store). My Windows 10 install USB also has bootable ISOs of both MiniTool Partition Manager and Macrium Reflect Rescue.

 

Sorry im not that tech savvy haha *Sad I have a windows 10 install usb but im still unsure of what to do. Do i put the partition wizard iso onto the usb then use easy BCD? Because when i do (File - Select BCD Store). i click on the iso and this message appears

 

Assuming you have copied the Partition Manager ISO file to the USB (and it sounds like you have).

With the Windows 10 install USB plugged in, start EasyBCD. The File menu, Select BCD Store, OK to the warning scree, then select the USB Drive (double click the drive letter). In the filename: block type boot and click open, then type BCD and click open. That will get you into the BCD store on the Windows 10 USB install drive.

Then click the Add New Entry Button. In the bottom half of the right side, click the ISO tab. In the Name: block, type MiniTool Partition Wizard. In Path:, browse to the minitool ISO file saved on the USB stick. Change Mode: to Run From Memory. Click Add Entry. That's it! If you want to see what the boot menu will look like, click the Edit Boot Menu button.

 

Sorry i know this must be frustrating *Sad but this is what i get once i type in block type boot

 

That does not look like a bootable Windows 10 USB created by either the Media Creation Tool or an ISO downloaded from Microsoft tech bench.

Open File Explorer, click on View menu. On the toolbar that opens, near the right side make sure these two options are checked: File name extensions and Hidden items. Then look at the USB stick again. If you have a single 32 bit or 64 bit USB created you should see something like:





If you have a dual 32-bit and 64-bit USB created you should see about the same thing except instead of the sources folder you will have x86 and x64 folders, inside those folders will the be same layout as the screen capture above.

Have you actually tried booting the computer from the USB stick?

 

Ok im trying partition wizard now since i cant get BCD to work and i have a usb with windows 10 on it. It is saying this when i choose to wipe the ssd. Is this ok and if wipe it will it be fine to just re install windows with the usb afterwards? Also what wiping method do you recommend.

 

Yes, it's ok to wipe the disk because you are going to install Windows on it. I suggest just write one round of zero's to the disk.

 

Yeah it worked great for me. Used my windows 10 pro key and it fully activated windows for me! Thanks for your help guys