Windows 10: Clean installation of Windows 11

Discus and support Clean installation of Windows 11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Yesterday I tried to do a clean install of Windows 11 on my Dell Vostro 3671 and I ran into loads of problems.I had downloaded the Microsoft Media... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by GeoffreyLees, Jan 24, 2025.

  1. Clean installation of Windows 11


    Yesterday I tried to do a clean install of Windows 11 on my Dell Vostro 3671 and I ran into loads of problems.I had downloaded the Microsoft Media Creation tool to a USB and started the process and, everything seemed to be doing exactly what it should. When it got to about the 76% installed stage it started to go wrong. The whole thing went back to the beginning and started over again and, the same thing happened. I tried this process three times without any joy and so tried to abort it. I removed the USB and attempted to re-boot my pc thinking that it woul effectively be back to what it w

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    GeoffreyLees, Jan 24, 2025
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  2. Clean Install Workaround for Vista

    You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:
    • Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
    • When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
    • Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
    • When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
    • This time enter your product key
    • When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
    • Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it
    Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

    Source: DailyTech
     
    Jimmy 2004, Jan 24, 2025
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  3. windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Jan 24, 2025
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  4. Wile E Win User

    Clean installation of Windows 11

    Windows Vista Clean Installation

    To do a clean install on a fresh hard drive with Vista on an upgrade disc, you have to follow certain steps. Buying a full install CD would've been easier, but using the upgrade disc only adds more time, so it's not that big of a deal.

    Follow the instructions here to do a clean install with an upgrade disc: Perform a Clean Install with a Vista Upgrade Disc - Windows Vista Tips / Tricks /Tutorials | Vista Rewired
     
    Wile E, Jan 24, 2025
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