Windows 10 clean install

Legacy_user

Hi

Not sure if this is already covered somewhere, but you can create a re-install medium that will get authenticated automatically if you have already registered your Windows 10.


Need to create a USB, DVD or ISO?

If you need to install or reinstall Windows 10 using a USB or DVD, you can use the media creation tool below to create your own installation media with either a USB flash drive or a DVD. The tool provides file formats optimised for download speed and can be used to create ISO files.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

I created a DVD for the longer term usage, and a USB version for those without optical drives, like a new iMac etc etc.

It is a big download, 4+ gigabytes and a fair amount of time creating and veryfying etc, but I am glad I did.

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johndough wrote: »

Hi

Not sure if this is already covered somewhere, but you can create a re-install medium that will get authenticated automatically if you have already registered your Windows 10.


Need to create a USB, DVD or ISO?

If you need to install or reinstall Windows 10 using a USB or DVD, you can use the media creation tool below to create your own installation media with either a USB flash drive or a DVD. The tool provides file formats optimised for download speed and can be used to create ISO files.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

I created a DVD for the longer term usage, and a USB version for those without optical drives, like a new iMac etc etc.

It is a big download, 4+ gigabytes and a fair amount of time creating and veryfying etc, but I am glad I did.

in an hour had it all installed inc games and software i use (Downloaded once win Install) and i use a lot stuff inc nvidia and mobo drivers... i think how long it take depends on the hard drive you have i have samsung 250gb pro. Thou downloading and preparing the windows 10 for USB does take forever. While this is happening ( I learnt this misake when i install clean copy of 10) is download all the drivers so they ready when when win 10 installed. This way save you having to download and look for them.