You can find Windows keys here but what if you need to reinstall Windows 10 or install Windows 10 to a new device?
In this guide you will find out how to install Windows 10 without losing any time.
Clean installation of Windows 10 means clearing all data from your device. Including device’s OS (operating system). This is a common technique that anyone can use. It’s also a primary fix for viruses, malware, excessive battery drain, poor performance or overheating.
You may also need a clean install if you’ve bought a new device or replaced hardware.
How to ready your device for clean install?
This process wipes everything you’ve stored — there’s no way to get it back. If you think your files are important, it is best to keep them somewhere safe.
Creating Backup
You can simply store your valuable data to a memory stick or a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) or let the Windows backup your entire system.
Backing Up Entire System to a Storage
You will need to be able to revert or restore the settings or data in case something goes faulty. In order to do that there has to be a backup which stores your important settings and data.
There are a few ways to do this, but the easiest and recommended option is the built-in System Image Backup tool. It is a built-in service of Windows 10. The same tool is also built into Windows 8.1 and Windows 7.
Backing up to OneDrive
To back up your essential files you can use cloud storage service, such as OneDrive.
OneDrive has an edge over other cloud services thanks to a built-in Windows setting that makes everything easier. It’s on the Backup settings page, where you can sync folders like Documents and Desktop with one click.
- Open Settings
- Find Update & Security
- Click on Backup
- Under “Back up files to OneDrive,” click the Back up files button.
- Untick any folders you don’t want to back up.
- When you are ready and want to start backing up to cloud, click Start backup.
OneDrive will then start uploading your selected files to the cloud.
Backing Up to a Storage
If you want to keep your backup to external device like hard disk or something like that, you can use this way of backing up.
Make sure you have enough free space on the destination drive.
- Open File Explorer
- In the Address Bar, type the following and press Enter:
- On the Home tab, click Select all.
- From the ‘Home’ tab click on Copy To button
- Click on Choose Location
- Target preferred location
- Click on Copy
With this method you can back up your device.
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Creating a USB for a Clean Install of Windows 10
You will need a USB bootable media to perform successful installation. Windows 10 has built-in tool named ‘Microsoft Media Creation Tool’. We will be using that tool to create a USB.
Creating a Bootable Windows 10 USB with the Media Creation Tool
You will need a USB which has minimum 8 GB empty storage. Connect your USB to the device and follow the steps below:
- Go to Windows 10 download page from Microsoft.
- Under “Create Windows 10 installation media,” click Download tool now to save it to your device.
- Double click the MediaCreationToolxxxx.exe file. Agree to the terms by clicking Accept.
- Choose “Create installation media for another PC.”
- Click Next
- You may pick the option which says ‘Use recommended options‘. Not essential.
- Depending on your choice pick the details like language, edition and architecture of Windows 10.
- Click Next
- Pick USB flash drive option
- Click Next
- Find and pick your USB drive. If you don’t see your device you may refresh it, start from beginning or try another device.
- Click Next
- Click Finish
When you done completing the steps, tool will create an installer with the latest installation files and download the files. You can use them to configure a new device with the Windows 10 from it.
How to clean install Windows 10
There are two main settings when installing Windows 10 to a device. First is named ‘Setup’ and second is named ‘Out-of-box experience’ which is also named as OOBE. While first setting sets your system related settings such as wiping the hard drive, create or compose partitions, second setting is more related to Windows, which makes you pick the settings as region, language, wi-fi network, Microsoft accounts and many more.
Windows 10 clean installation
It is much easier to install Windows 10 compared to previous steps.
If you have the backup of your device or you don’t have any valuable data in your device, we can proceed.
Follow the steps below to complete the installation of Windows 10.
- Start your device while Windows 10 USB media is plugged in.
- Press any key to boot from the device on prompt.
- Click the Next on the ‘Windows Setup’.
- Set the Windows depending on your personal choice
- Click Install now
- You can click on I don’t have a product key option in order to proceed. You can activate it after Windows 10 Pro setup completed.
- Click Next
- Select the edition of Windows which is Windows 10 Pro.
- Click Next
- Pick I accept the license terms in order to continue installation of Windows.
- Click Next
- Click Custom: Install Windows only option to proceed with a clean installation of Windows.
- You will need to select and after that Delete the current installed partition. Generally it is Drive 0.
- If you encounter that there are several partitions on Drive 0, you will need to delete each one of them to let Windows use entire storage. Windows will create partitions if necessary, no further action is required. You may or may not erase/delete other drives’ partitions, it doesn’t affect the installation of Windows 10.
- Click Yes
- Select the Drive 0 Unallocated Space.
- Click the Next button to finish installing Windows 10 on your Drive
Once the Windows is installed you will be greeted by the second part of the installation which is determined by your own personal choices. No further guidance is required as it is pretty simple and straightforward with on-screen instructions as well as brief explanations.
After setup completed you can activate your Windows 10 Pro with our activation guide. If you need Windows 10 Pro key you can purchase from HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a clean install delete my files?
Yes — a clean installation wipes the drive. Back up anything important first (see the backup steps above).
Do I need a product key to reinstall Windows 10?
You can install Windows 10 without entering a key, but you’ll need a genuine product key to activate it afterward.
What size USB do I need?
A USB drive with at least 8 GB of free space.
Which edition should I choose?
Pick the edition your key is for — Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro.
Where to Get a Genuine Windows 10 Key
Need a key to activate after reinstalling? Buy a genuine Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Home key — delivered instantly on your order confirmation page.