How do I do a clean install of Windows on a laptop in recovery mode?

One of my laptops is in recovery mode but I don't the time or patience to try to recover the system to what it was and then install all the various updates. Since there is no important data on that laptop, I'd like to abandon the old data and just bring the laptop up to the present and essentially start fresh as if it's a brand-new laptop. What is my best way to do that?

I'm thinking I should create an image of Windows 10 Version 20H2 on a CD or DVD and then install that. Would that be reasonable? If so, can someone point me to the directions for doing that? I would use the laptop that I'm typing this message on to make the CD/DVD.

My big concern is the product key. Will this be a problem? I don't know what the key on the ailing laptop is or how to obtain it or even if I'll need it. What do I do about the key?

Here is a very good tutorial that will explain everything that you need. If there is any confusion while you read this just let us know and we can clear up any questions you may have.

Clean Install Windows 10

RhinoCan said:

What do I do about the key?

Install the same edition of Windows 10 that was on it before and you can skip entering the product key.

If the computer was updated / upgraded the Windows 10 license should be on Microsoft servers.

You can reset remove files, clean install, or widows refresh:

Reset Windows 10
Clean Install Windows 10
Refresh Windows 10


https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/windows10
Download Windows 10 ISO File
Create Bootable USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 10

Thank you to all who responded to my question! My laptop is running again and everything looks good

Which method / steps worked?