Discussion about reinstalling Windows Thread on Windows reinstallation
Discussion about reinstalling Windows Thread on Windows reinstallation
Q1 Is this accurate? The screenshot shows my Windows 10 USB (made with Windows Media Creation Tool) has 10.5 GB free. That means the installation wizard used only 4.5 GB. Could this indicate Windows wasn’t fully installed on the USB? Since the tool said I needed 8 GB, but it only took up 4 GB, and the drive is ESD-USB, could that be the issue?
Q2 When reinstalling Windows, are there options to stop the process if something goes wrong? Is it possible to cancel safely without harming my PC?
Q3 Which hard drive partitions should I remove during the Hard Drive Deletion section of Windows installation? Many videos give conflicting advice—some suggest cutting everything, others recommend splitting the partition and deleting a few sections. This isn’t an actual screenshot, just a general guide to help with your problem.
The Windows installation files are about 4.5gb, but it seems they're requesting 8gb. That doesn't make sense. You can stop if anything goes wrong; you might need to format the drive first. Just remove all partitions on the drive you're using for installation. Make sure you don't delete the partition from the installation USB.
You have the option to stop at the point you begin reallocating hard drive sections. The split OS drive is entirely up to you. I usually keep the OS drive as a single partition because I store most of my data on other drives, which simplifies things when a drive fails or I need to reinstall Windows. Just remove all partitions and proceed instead of trying to remember which one to delete.
Windows 10 can be launched from a DVD, and since single-layer discs provide the best compatibility, it seems logical they'd prefer a 4.7GB format. Addressing a linked question: It's unnecessary to worry about a USB thumb drive between 4GB and 8GB because reinstalling Windows will reformat the desired drive, making the outcome less dependent on whether you stop midway. Just try the reinstall. Determine which drive you wish to install Windows on—simplify by disconnecting all but one. Then erase the entire storage device. The installation will rebuild everything as needed. Adding an extra partition for Windows will require further adjustments.
You only require the chipset, GPU, and audio. If Windows and the system seem to function properly without them, you probably don’t have to purchase them.