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Partition setup during Windows 10 installation process

Partition setup during Windows 10 installation process

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gordo_craftr2
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03-05-2016, 08:46 AM
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I am restoring Windows 10 since the machine was malfunctioning and kept refusing to restart. It was a tough process, especially as I’m new to computers. After nearly nine hours of troubleshooting, I finally reached this point. The instructions guide you on where to reinstall Windows and which options are safe to remove. Your partitions seem different from what the videos show. The warning appears when you select all five partitions, warning that deleting one might erase important files. Is this about unnecessary software or something more serious? My laptop is made by HP. Could you assist or share a helpful video for someone just starting out?
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gordo_craftr2
03-05-2016, 08:46 AM #1

I am restoring Windows 10 since the machine was malfunctioning and kept refusing to restart. It was a tough process, especially as I’m new to computers. After nearly nine hours of troubleshooting, I finally reached this point. The instructions guide you on where to reinstall Windows and which options are safe to remove. Your partitions seem different from what the videos show. The warning appears when you select all five partitions, warning that deleting one might erase important files. Is this about unnecessary software or something more serious? My laptop is made by HP. Could you assist or share a helpful video for someone just starting out?

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03-15-2016, 03:02 AM
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I've been looking into it. If you remove everything, what will happen? Where does the unallocated space go?
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ArianaGrandeJr
03-15-2016, 03:02 AM #2

I've been looking into it. If you remove everything, what will happen? Where does the unallocated space go?

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EpicExplosion
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03-16-2016, 06:46 AM
#3
Would you like to set up everything anew or simply restore the current setup?
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EpicExplosion
03-16-2016, 06:46 AM #3

Would you like to set up everything anew or simply restore the current setup?

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fandras7
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03-24-2016, 01:26 AM
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Your system includes a recovery disk. Follow the guide in the manual to restore it. Reinstalling it yourself will permanently remove the built-in backup feature.
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fandras7
03-24-2016, 01:26 AM #4

Your system includes a recovery disk. Follow the guide in the manual to restore it. Reinstalling it yourself will permanently remove the built-in backup feature.

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theonlyraider
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03-27-2016, 08:48 PM
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This computer used Windows 10 earlier, but after a sudden power cut everything became problematic. I need to erase all prior data and reinstall the applications I previously had, thanks for replying!
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theonlyraider
03-27-2016, 08:48 PM #5

This computer used Windows 10 earlier, but after a sudden power cut everything became problematic. I need to erase all prior data and reinstall the applications I previously had, thanks for replying!

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Yodeuu
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03-30-2016, 12:32 PM
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After installation and having Windows installed, do you need to revisit BIOS settings to ensure it boots from USB instead of the old method?
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Yodeuu
03-30-2016, 12:32 PM #6

After installation and having Windows installed, do you need to revisit BIOS settings to ensure it boots from USB instead of the old method?