How to delete Windows

09-28-2023, 06:44 PM

You can safely remove your HDD's Windows installation by using a clean installation media. Create a bootable USB drive with the Windows ISO file, then format your HDD as a partition and reinstall Windows there. This will erase all data on the original drive while keeping your games and other files intact.

Scissors_Luv

09-28-2023, 06:44 PM #1

gluonic
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09-28-2023, 09:33 PM

You can format all your disks during the Windows 10 setup. If you only want to remove the operating system, it’s not feasible.

gluonic

09-28-2023, 09:33 PM #2

You can format all your disks during the Windows 10 setup. If you only want to remove the operating system, it’s not feasible.

Giblux
Junior Member

09-29-2023, 10:48 AM

Ensure the old hard drive is removed during installation of the new OS on the SSD. This step is crucial since otherwise the fresh Windows copy might rely on files from the old HDD. After mounting a second HDD, simply delete the "windows" folder and remove any "Program Files" and "Program Files (x86)" directories.

Giblux

09-29-2023, 10:48 AM #3

xp37
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09-30-2023, 02:32 PM

Absolutely, I didn't consider that before.

xp37

09-30-2023, 02:32 PM #4

Absolutely, I didn't consider that before.

wolfie61
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09-30-2023, 11:27 PM

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