Clean install windows 10 on new hdd

Hi Lynn, you can reinstall Windows 10 at any time and it will not cost you anything !

Click this link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

to download the Media Creation Tool (Click on Download Tool Now), with that you can download the latest Windows 10 ISO (Select Create Installation Media for Another PC), you can create a bootable USB flash drive (min 8GB) using that tool

Then connect that flash drive to your PC, Boot your PC from the Installation Media you just created (change Boot Order in your BIOS) to begin installing Windows 10

Since you previously had Windows 10 installed and activated on that PC during the installation process skip the steps which ask for a product key and select the option 'I am Reinstalling Windows 10 on this PC', and activation will not be an issue, your PC will have a digital entitlement stored on the Microsoft Activation Servers

If you have problems booting from a boot disc, you may have UEFI BIOS:

Insert the Bootable Installation Media, then go into your BIOS and make the following changes:

1. Disable Secure Boot
2. Enable Legacy Boot
3. If Available enable CSM
4. If Required enable USB Boot
5. Move the device with the bootable disc to the top of the boot order
6. Save BIOS changes, restart your System and it should boot from the Installation Media

Hi Lynn. I"m Greg, an installation specialist, 9 year Windows MVP and Independent Advisor, here to help you.

Follow these steps which compile the best possible Clean Install of Windows which will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given, has zero reported problems, and is better than any amount of money could buy: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

To create a new Local Admin account to test: http://www.howtogeek.com/226540/how-to-create-a...

Sign in set up new password and PIN, test these out thoroughly. If they work then move your files over, test all programs work or reinstall them, when ready delete your old account in Settings > Accounts > Family & Other People.

You can then change the account to your MS account if desired: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5375-switch...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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Hello Lynn, 

The tutorial below can help give you step by step details on how to clean install Windows 10.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-clean-install-windows-10-a.html

Hello LynnRider,

I'm Independent Advisor and Microsoft MVP, here to help you with your question.

Please refer this step-by-step guide to make clean install:

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-make-clean-ins...

Hope this helps!

Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.