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Now, things are much easier, since you can activate Windows 10 with a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key. A clean installation of Windows 11 entails wiping the hard drive and installing a brand-new copy of the operating system. Previously, Microsoft forced users to upgrade to Windows 10 before they could start fresh and do a clean install–which was annoyingly complicated and time-consuming. Press the Get started button to begin the Windows 10 reinstallation process. Before you download the tool make sure you have: An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply). RELATED: Windows 10 is Out Today: Should You Upgrade? Underneath the Fresh start heading there should be a button labeled Get started. Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10. However, you can always install VLC to get DVD playback or use one of the more fully featured Windows Media Center alternatives.

Or, you may need to perform a clean install on a computer without an existing Windows system after installing a new hard drive. Of course, you’ll miss out on the good pre-installed apps, like the free DVD player program that comes with many PCs. This is particularly useful if you’ve purchased a new Windows 10 PC and it includes manufacturer-installed bloatware you don’t want. Microsoft allows you to get an entirely fresh system by performing a clean install. You can use installation media (a USB flash drive or DVD) to install a new copy of Windows, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows.

The Windows 10 upgrade process drags old files, settings, and programs from your previous Windows system to your new one.