Upgrade vs Clean install (windows10)

[Justhavocman]

so why are so many people recommending a clean install on windows 10? upgrading seems like a good way ( on paper ) you just upgrade and keep all your programs and settings if i'm not mistaken?

[swordsman247]

1 minute ago, Justhavocman said:

so why are so many people recommending a clean install on windows 10? upgrading seems like a good way ( on paper ) you just upgrade and keep all your programs and settings if i'm not mistaken?

The main reason to do a clean install is to avoid bringing junk with you i.e.malware viruses, and potential driver/app compatibility issues which can occur from time to time.

[spartaman64]

Problems can happen with upgrade like system file corruption and driver conflicts 

[Justhavocman]

12 minutes ago, swordsman247 said:

The main reason to do a clean install is to avoid bringing junk with you i.e.malware viruses, and potential driver/app compatibility issues which can occur from time to time.

ill give upgrading a shot  and if it fails ill just do a clean install

 

[RazerFX]

Doing a clean install ensures no overlaps are made between windows 7 and 10 or whatever old versions you are using, it just makes for a smoother OS but is more expensive than upgrading.