Windows 10: wipe out

Discus and support wipe out in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I got my laptop used and it runs real slow. I want to just wipe it clean, remove everything on it and start fresh. what I don't know is if I will lose... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by jameskirk6, Mar 9, 2020.

  1. wipe out


    I got my laptop used and it runs real slow. I want to just wipe it clean, remove everything on it and start fresh. what I don't know is if I will lose the windows too? will I have to reinstall it myself or will it automatically have it on there?

    it has windows 10 but tells me it is not activated because it was put over windows 8 that was never activated. I don't know what to do.

    :)
     
    jameskirk6, Mar 9, 2020
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  2. Pixie Win User

    Wipe and install Win 7


    I am beyond happy with this OS, and wish to install Win 7 wiping Win 10, can someone offer me a step by step guide please
     
    Pixie, Mar 9, 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 out [​IMG]

    Note:
    You'll also need to apply IE and .NET updates separately.
     
    lehnerus2000, Mar 9, 2020
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  4. wipe out

    Cant activate windows 10 after wipe, key is from windows 8.1 that i upgraded from

    Hi Ryan,

    To assist you better, we would like to confirm if Windows 10 is activated before you wiped your computer.

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you run the Activation troubleshooter. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Update & security.
    • On the left pane, choose Activation.
    • Click Troubleshoot.
    Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.
     
    Monica Cam, Mar 9, 2020
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