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  1. Posts : 15,441
    Windows10
       #31

    Kbird said:
    1.) Yes the MCT Boot USB is for Installing Windows only ..... Use another USB Key or CD to make the MR Boot Disk

    2.) Correct , you don't want to save anything , so no need till you have it all correct.
    Obviously be certain the existing c drive is backed up before reinstalling OS.
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  2. Posts : 7,871
    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
       #32

    When you clean install Windows 10 and it updates to the latest version, I recommend archiving that clean install image in case you need to restore that in the event of serious system problems. Obviously, also keep periodic backup images of the fully installed system as well.
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  3. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #33

    Great idea

    Thank you very much
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  4. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #34

    Hi

    i'm about to create Macrium Reflect bootable rescue media, on a CD, is it OK or should i do it on USB?
    If it doesn't matter, then i prefer on a CD.
    Do i leave the option " Enable multiboot MBR/UEFI....selected, or do i untick it?
    See the photo attached

    thank you
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Partition layout-..jpg   Partition layout-....jpg  
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  5. Posts : 7,871
    Windows 11 Pro 64 bit
       #35

    You can use DVD or USB, but USB is faster. Check you can actually boot from the media you create. I'd keep the multiboot box ticked as recommended. I do that and the recovery drive boots fine.
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  6. Posts : 2,324
    Win10
       #36

    m3mpower said:
    Great idea

    Thank you very much
    m3mpower said:
    Hi

    i'm about to create Macrium Reflect bootable rescue media, on a CD, is it OK or should i do it on USB?
    If it doesn't matter, then i prefer on a CD.
    Do i leave the option " Enable multiboot MBR/UEFI....selected, or do i untick it?
    See the photo attached

    thank you
    Yep the backup is part of the Plan :) ............after the Clean install and then again after running Windows Update...

    and yes leave the Defaults enabled a CD is fine as long as your computer will boot from it.....test it after you make it please.

    KB
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  7. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #37

    Hi

    OK, so using Media Creation Tool, i prepared the Windows 10 USB, please see photos of the contents of the USB.
    Is this correct? am i on the right way ?
    So now i should reinstall W10 with this USB following the instructions above ?

    Thanks
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Partition layout-w10-usb-contents.jpg   Partition layout-w10-usb.jpg   Partition layout-w10.jpg  
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  8. Posts : 2,324
    Win10
       #38

    yes that looks good so far

    make sure you CLEAN the SSD during Win10 install this time , did you note Topgun's instructions to use?

    KB
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  9. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #39

    Regarding MR rescue media, in the end i did it on a USB.
    And i booted my PC from the USB, by changing the BIOS boot order, and it booted to MR interface whre it says repair windows...
    I did take photos with my phone as i coundnt use W10 snipping tool, but i can't upload those photos here.

    Does it mean the MR rescue media is good?
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  10. Posts : 60
    Windows 10 Home 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #40

    Kbird said:
    yes that looks good so far

    make sure you CLEAN the SSD during Win10 install this time , did you note Topgun's instructions to use?

    KB
    No not yet, i will print the instructions now, hopefully i won't mess up
    Thanks
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