Reinstall Windows 10: This is how the Clean Install works
Windows 10 can be easily upgraded from older versions of Windows. This practical tip explains how to reinstall the operating system and start with a fresh, fast Windows 10.
Windows 10: This speaks for a clean install
- Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 users can upgrade to Windows 10 for free. Of course, you can take over your previous system together with all files and settings.
- On the other hand, switching to a new Windows is also good for a clean install. This is comparable to a hard reset on a smartphone: During installation, your hard drive is formatted and all settings are reset to the factory settings. How to start with a clean, new operating system and use the full power of Windows 10.
Reinstall Windows 10: the preparations
- First back up all personal data and create a system backup.
- Make sure your Windows activation code is valid. You can find this with the free Product Key Viewer software. But even without the key, you can install Windows 10 as a test.
- Finally, download the Windows installation file for free.
Windows 10 Clean Install: How To
- In just a few steps you have a new, fully functional operating system: You can find out in our CHIP instructions how the clean install of Windows 10 works.
- Windows also provides a wizard for the Clean Install. The advantage: You can define personal data that are spared before formatting. The Windows 10 Refresh Tool can be downloaded free of charge from CHIP.
- For those who like to experiment: With Windows 10 Redstone you always get the latest upgrades directly from Microsoft's developer kitchen. However, since problems occur more frequently than with the normal version, a short reset is also recommended more often. A simple tool to clean install Windows 10 Redstone has already been announced.
Windows 10 already installed? Clean Install is also possible after the fact
No system update is required to tidy up your PC: Another practical tip will tell you how to reset your Windows 10 to the factory settings in no time at all.
The new operating system from Microsoft has numerous innovations. In the next practical tip, you will learn how to master all changes and use Windows 10 like a pro.