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How do I do a fresh install of Windows 10 on a new hard drive?

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How do I do a fresh install of Windows 10 on a new hard drive?

Clean install windows 10 on new hdd

  1. Disable Secure Boot.
  2. Enable Legacy Boot.
  3. If Available enable CSM.
  4. If Required enable USB Boot.
  5. Move the device with the bootable disc to the top of the boot order.
  6. Save BIOS changes, restart your System and it should boot from the Installation Media.

How to install Windows on your new SSD?

Shut down your system. remove the old HDD and install the SSD (there should be only the SSD attached to your system during the installation process)

  • Insert the Bootable Installation Media.
  • Go into your BIOS and if SATA Mode is not set to AHCI, change it.
  • Change the boot order so the Installation Media is top of the boot order.
  • Save changes to BIOS and Reboot your system.
  • The Installation should start.
  • During the installation process skip the steps which ask for a product key and select the option ‘I am Reinstalling Windows 10 on this PC’, and
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  • Connect installation disk to your computer and install SSD. After creating Windows 10 installation media, shut down…
  • Modify boot order for installation disk. Start your computer and press a specified key (usually F2 or F12) to boot…
  • Click “Install Now” in the initial Windows Setup screen.
  • Type your product key or skip it.

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    How to format a SSD?

    Make sure you have a backup of all the SSD’s files. Formatting will wipe the drive clean.

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  • Press the start button…
  • Double-click Computer Management, then click Disk Management.
  • Inside the section for unallocated disk space, click the right button on your mouse…