Gone forever?

davidhk · 13 Dec 2015

Cliff said:

Just out of morbid curiosity, why do think that it's a good idea to avoid the MCT

Personal preference is just that........ personal preference.

I have been using MCT since Microsoft introduces it as source to install Windows 10 as well as downloading iso file.
I use it ever since and never have any issues.

topgundcp · 13 Dec 2015

frailtrev said:

I ran the iso and went to a setup screen - language, time, currency, keybd input. Then after clicking 'install now' a message appeared - 'if reinstalling choose 'I don't have a product key'. Your copy of Windows will be activated later. Select operating system from win10 Pro or Home edition. I selected the latter. Then I was asked the location where to install - from - Partition 1 -OEMBP 8gb 2.1 gb free OEM reserved -or- Partition 2 - 327Gb 212Gb free System. Do you think I should proceed on this basis?

If it were me. I would wipe out the whole disk and do a fresh, clean install.

Backup any personal data to an external disk
Disconnect any external devices
Boot up the Installation Media with only the disk you intend to install Windows connected.
On the first screen, press <SHIFT> + F10 to open the command prompt then type:
diskpart
select disk 0
clean
exit
Continue with the installation, select custom, select the unallocated partition, click Next (do not create partition/format)
When ask to enter the product key, click on "Skip this step" or "Do it Later"
Once done, windows should be activated automatically.

frailtrev · 14 Dec 2015

Win 10 now up and running. Thanks for the comments and assistance.