Can I go back and just do a clean install


  1. shipinomore10
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    Can I go back and just do a clean install


    I originally followed the path to upgrade my 8.1 Pro to Windows 10. Everything went fine and I created the USB during the process. Activation was OK.
    Then after a few days and some unusual problems I reloaded my last Image of 8.1 Pro.
    Question is Can I go back and just do a clean install since I have already did the upgrade process?
    Or do a upgrade again?
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Shipinomore,

    Yes you can clean install Windows 10 Pro since you upgraded to the free Windows 10 Pro on your activated Windows 8.1 Pro PC to register that PC for the Windows 10 Pro activation. :)

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1...n-install.html
    Last edited by Brink; 19 Aug 2015 at 19:00. Reason: clarify
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  4. Word Man
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    shipinomore10 said:
    I originally followed the path to upgrade my 8.1 Pro to Windows 10. Everything ...
    To Windows 10 Pro, right?
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  6. Bazz
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    Word Man said:
    To Windows 10 Pro, right?
    Yes.
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