upgrade

Hello @maranna,

[1] I do NOT understand the question.
[2] When you say "Tidy Up", what do you mean?
[3] If you perform a Clean Install, you will be back where you started.
[4] Please can you provide us with more information to enable us to help you better.

21H1 is a minor upgrade - an enablement package. It introduces almost nothing new.
You can treat it just like any other update, really.

What concerns you?

You can find information on each and every update in the News section, or by searching generally e.g.
what's new in 21h1
What’s New in Windows 10’s May 2021 Update (21H1), Available Now
Windows 10 21H1 new features and changes • Pureinfotech

By way of contrast, I upgraded this PC from 1903 to 20H2 in one go, and a month later to 21H1. I've not done a clean install on it since I got it - with 1709 I think, and find no reason to do so now.

- Performance- fine
- Disk space - fine

And as you say, I started a new disk imaging sequence after upgrading. (Well, was it an upgrade? 1903 offered better functionality in a couple of respects...)

Hello @maranna,

maranna said:

With this information I will not do a clean install.
Thanks a lot or saving me time. Now I can image so I can get up to date if I need to.

Some information for you if needed . . .

 Macrium Reflect - Imaging & Backup

Macrium Reflect is a trusted and recommended source that is widely used in this forum, therefore, there is plenty of help available for ANY questions or advice if needed.

Download => Macrium Reflect - FREE Edition

Quote from their website . . .

FREE Edition

A free back up, disk imaging, and cloning solution capable of meeting the needs of both commercial and personal users.

Protect your data, upgrade your hard disk or try new operating systems safe in the knowledge that everything is securely saved in an easily recovered backup file. Macrium Reflect supports back up to local, network, and USB drives, and is licensed for both home and business use.

Information & Tutorials:

These Tutorials are listed in alphabetical order as opposed to relevance order.

> How to Create and Restore a System Image Backup with Macrium Reflect - TenForums
> Macrium Reflect KnowledgeBase
> Macrium Reflect User Guide - PDF

Macrium Reflect can also be used to Backup Files and Folders . . .

> Files and Folders Backup - Screenshot

NOTE: The FREE version also provides the ability to Mount the image file and Explore the contents.

 Alternatives - Imaging & Backup

Other Backup options [ Software ] available . . .

Software:

This Software is listed in alphabetical order as opposed to relevance order.

> Acronis True Image - PAID
> AOMEI Backupper Standard Edition - Free Backup Software for Windows - FREE
> EaseUS ToDo Backup - FREE
> FreeFileSync: Open Source File Synchronization & Backup Software - FREE
> Karen's Replicator - Backup Utility - FREE
> NovaBackup - PAID
> Paragon Backup & Recovery - FREE
> Second Copy Automatic Backup Software - PAID
> SyncBackFree: Backup and Synchronization Software - FREE
> SyncToy - MS Download Centre - FREE

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I hope this helps.

Hello @maranna,

maranna said:

>>> It certainly does; I have used macrium reflect for about 15 years and it never failed me <<<

You are VERY welcome. I am glad that I could help.