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Laptop had Win 8 and upgraded to Win 10. Can I install a clean Win 10?
As topic says, friends laptop had Win 8 and he updated to Win 10. Now I wonder if he can install a clean Win 10 through USB with his Win 8 serialkey.
As topic says, friends laptop had Win 8 and he updated to Win 10. Now I wonder if he can install a clean Win 10 through USB with his Win 8 serialkey.
Yes. He can do a Clean Install.
Make sure the USB has the same Win 10 version as the one that is on the computer now.
He does NOT need the Win 8 product key.
When he starts the clean install, he will be asked for a product key.
Just select the SKIP option and continue.
Activation after install will be automatic.
Something to clarify.....................
There are 2 sources for Windows 10 ISO download.
1. MCT ( media creation tool )
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/soft...load/windows10
2. Tech Bench
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/soft...load/techbench
*** I would use Tech Bench if you asked me to pick one *****
As to Rufus, it is just one of several tools to burn the iso file to a bootable media.
If you are used to it, then by all means continue using it.
Great. One last thing.
Should the USB be NTFS or FAT32 ?
Thanks a lot for everything. Best support I've ever gotten in a forum. I'll remember this place :)
You are welcome.
Good luck installing Win 10.