clean install w10

[Guest]

hi guys can i do a clean install on the same unit even theres already a windows 10 existing on my unit? or they just work on a non OS unit

[homeap5]

I don't fully understand last part, but sure - you can install win10 again on the same computer if you want.

But maybe first tell us what is wrong with current installation - (re)install should be last option for fixing problems.

[Guest]

15 minutes ago, homeap5 said:

I don't fully understand last part, but sure - you can install win10 again on the same computer if you want.

But maybe first tell us what is wrong with current installation - (re)install should be last option for fixing problems.

because im putting new processor, motherboard, and RAM. and i will replace also my 500gb hdd to a 1TB hdd, my OS installed on my SSD right now

[homeap5]

1 hour ago, Aljonis said:

because im putting new processor, motherboard, and RAM. and i will replace also my 500gb hdd to a 1TB hdd, my OS installed on my SSD right now

So, replace them and just boot your Windows. Everything will be fine. No need to reinstall Windows.

If you have Windows OEM version, do not forget first register Microsoft account, then change mainboard etc. If you do that - your Windows will be activated after change all of components, including motherboard.

[Guest]

15 minutes ago, homeap5 said:

So, replace them and just boot your Windows. Everything will be fine. No need to reinstall Windows.

If you have Windows OEM version, do not forget first register Microsoft account, then change mainboard etc. If you do that - your Windows will be activated after change all of components, including motherboard.

windows OEM version? what do you mean

[homeap5]

1 hour ago, Aljonis said:

windows OEM version? what do you mean

Really? Just google it (or search this forum).

 

Or just don't bother and just register Microsoft account if you have local account only.

 

I'm only say that you don't must reinstall anything.

 

BTW. You'll need Microsoft account no matter if you just boot your system or install the same system again.

[Guest]

4 minutes ago, homeap5 said:

Really? Just google it (or search this forum).

 

Or just don't bother and just register Microsoft account if you have local account only.

 

I'm only say that you don't must reinstall anything.

 

BTW. You'll need Microsoft account no matter if you just boot your system or install the same system again.

oh yeah i have ofc or you can registered while booting right?

[homeap5]

1 hour ago, Aljonis said:

oh yeah i have ofc or you can registered while booting right?

No, as I said - first register, then change mobo and everything else.

OEM doesn't acivate on new motherboard (even new install) unless you register your account as Microsoft Account.

I mean - it could, but there is no guarantee and if you want everything works, do it as I wrote.

[Guest]

5 minutes ago, homeap5 said:

No, as I said - first register, then change mobo and everything else.

OEM doesn't acivate on new motherboard (even new install) unless you register your account as Microsoft Account.

I mean - it could, but there is no guarantee and if you want everything works, do it as I wrote.

u have the link to register?

[homeap5]

1 hour ago, Aljonis said:

u have the link to register?

Register inside Windows.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-a-microsoft-account-in-windows-10/