Windows 10: Wipe and re-install Windows

Discus and support Wipe and re-install Windows in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have an older desktop computer that I want to wipe clean and re-install the operating system. It’s was upgraded to Windows 10 PRO from Windows 7 PRO... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by John GreenNeedsHelp, Sep 4, 2020.

  1. Wipe and re-install Windows


    I have an older desktop computer that I want to wipe clean and re-install the operating system. It’s was upgraded to Windows 10 PRO from Windows 7 PRO quite a while ago. The original factory image that came the computer is Windows 7 and no longer supported. So, if I re-install from the original factory image, will I be able to update it and get back to a current version of Windows 10? The original factory image is all I have.


    Any suggestions or advise will be greatly appreciated.

    :)
     
    John GreenNeedsHelp, Sep 4, 2020
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  2. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Sep 4, 2020
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  3. Wipe and install Win 7

    Confusing.
    I assume you mean "not happy" instead of "beyond happy".

    At the very least you'll need:
    1. A legitimate W7 install disk and Product Key
    2. KB976932 Service Pack 1
    3. Driver install files
    4. KB3020369 Prerequisite for KB3125574
    5. KB3125574 W7 SP1 Update Rollup (Windows will be updated to April 2016)

    Then follow this tutorial:
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...ndows-7-a.html

    Once you have successfully installed W7, the updates listed above and the drivers, install a program like Macrium Reflect and create at least 2 Backup System Images (on different external HDDs).
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-macrium.html

    Once you have created the Backup System Images, you can risk downloading the remaining updates for W7.
    I only install the Security-Only updates (and some fixes for them):

    Wipe and re-install Windows [​IMG]

    Note:
    You'll also need to apply IE and .NET updates separately.
     
    lehnerus2000, Sep 4, 2020
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  4. Wipe and re-install Windows

    Windows 7 wont install drivers

    i dont think anyone here understands what your asking either when its nearly a 90% english dominated Tech forum.
    Step 1
    reinstall windows from scratch
    Step 2
    install all drivers from the cd that came with the god damn motherboard *common sense*
    Step 3
    update windows
    Step 4
    install misc etc crap like flash java etc etc
    Step 5
    Install GPU drivers
    Step 6
    go back to using your pc without issue.
     
    crazyeyesreaper, Sep 4, 2020
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