Jump to content

Fresh Install of Windows

Klwdie
By Klwdie
in Windows
 Share
Posted

Can someone explain how to go through the process of reinstalling windows, I have the media installation tool from the last time I did it (not sure if its something I need to update or not though) and I know how to set the bootdrive to the USB but other than that I'm not sure.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
1 minute ago, Klwdie said:

Can someone explain how to go through the process of reinstalling windows, I have the media installation tool from the last time I did it (not sure if its something I need to update or not though) and I know how to set the bootdrive to the USB but other than that I'm not sure.

Just insert the flashdrive with the install tool on it, boot from the flashdrive, follow the onscreen instructions.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

 

Just now, kb5zue said:

Just insert the flashdrive with the install tool on it, boot from the flashdrive, follow the onscreen instructions.

I'm not installing it for the first time, I'm RE installing it

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
Just now, Klwdie said:

 

I'm not installing it for the first time, I'm RE installing it

The same stuff applies.  Since you are doing a reinstall, you will have the option of deleting the existing partitions and then recreating them so that your system is all up to snuff.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

Reinstallations can be taken care of from within Windows 10.

 

If you're reinstalling windows; you'll be doing the same things you did to install it. Only this time you want to overwrite your current installation (format your storage device.)

 

Here are a few helpful articles that'll set you on the right path.

 

https://www.howtogeek.com/133254/beginner-geek-how-to-reinstall-windows-on-your-computer/

https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-clean-install-windows-2624904

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

I have 3 questions
Is resetting your pc within windows less effective than using the media installation tool?
Is there any place I can back up my 600 GB of information (from my hdd not my ssd (boot) or will I have to buy a new drive?
Will this wipe my HDD as well and if not how do I go about doing that (windows on my ssd is linked in some ways to my hdd through directories.)
 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Windows

×