Will I be able to do a clean install of Windows 10?

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    Will I be able to do a clean install of Windows 10?


    Hope this has not been asked before.

    I have the Windows 7 disc which I purchased and since then have upgraded to Windows 8 & 8.1 via the Windows Store.

    When Windows 10 is released I'd like to do a fresh install. Does anyone know if this will be possible or would I have to buy Windows 10?

    Thanks

    Steven...Chigwell, UK
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    CallMeSteven said:
    Hope this has not been asked before.

    I have the Windows 7 disc which I purchased and since then have upgraded to Windows 8 & 8.1 via the Windows Store.

    When Windows 10 is released I'd like to do a fresh install. Does anyone know if this will be possible or would I have to buy Windows 10?

    Thanks

    Steven...Chigwell, UK
    You don't need anything for a clean install, just don't use it as your main OS or you could have some problems.
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    BillyBob said:
    You don't need anything for a clean install, just don't use it as your main OS or you could have some problems.
    I think he's talking about the RTM.. and will there be an ISO for that.
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    BunnyJ said:
    I think he's talking about the RTM.. and will there be an ISO for that.
    I'd say there would pretty well have to be, even though you can upgrade online, something can always go wrong and eventually you need a disk.
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    Yes - I did say 'when it is released'.

    Although an ISO is stated, I cannot find anywhere that says you can do a clean install. Maybe this will become
    known later in the year??
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    BillyBob said:
    I'd say there would pretty well have to be, even though you can upgrade online, something can always go wrong and eventually you need a disk.
    Read the link I posted.. that's what it says.. we will get ISO downloads.
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  8. Posts : 493
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    So does using an ISO always offer a clean install? If so, may thanks.
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    CallMeSteven said:
    So does using an ISO always offer a clean install? If so, may thanks.
    Yes.. I would burn the ISO to a DVD and perform the clean install of the OS.
    HTH
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    CallMeSteven said:
    So does using an ISO always offer a clean install? If so, may thanks.
    Not always, sometimes they have to detect a previous eligible OS.
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