No, you don't need to delete partitions when installing new Windows.
No, you don't need to delete partitions when installing new Windows.
You’re setting up a fresh Windows installation on your laptop. Drive partitions refer to the storage areas on your hard drive where files are stored. When you install Windows, it typically removes these partitions so your system can start fresh. Deleting them isn’t necessary unless you have specific reasons.
Remove all items to erase everything. Confirm you’ve backed up any information you wish to retain on a different device or computer.
It depends on the other partitions. When you dual boot another operating system, don’t remove the remaining partitions—unless you’re certain about your setup. If you’re only using Windows, then yes, proceed as discussed.
Partitions offer methods to segment the storage space on a drive. From a software perspective, they look like distinct drives. You can create separate areas for the operating system, games, and personal files. When setting up Windows on a brand-new drive, there will be no partitions, but the installer can add them. If you're working with an older drive, it's best to stick with the one Windows is already using during reinstallation. The installer will remove the existing partition data and replace it. Edited October 18, 2018 by M.Yurizaki