Perform a fresh system reset on your Windows 10 PC
Perform a fresh system reset on your Windows 10 PC
I assembled my PC in May without a Windows 10 license. Recently, I received an OEM key for Windows 10 Pro to activate it. I learned that OEM keys must be used during the initial setup of Windows 10 on the machine. If I reinstall Windows 10 from scratch, will my drives need re-partitioning or reformatting? This is similar to moving a hard drive into a new system while installing Windows on an SSD in another device. Does this imply losing access to files stored on the old HDD? Edited September 13, 2017 by Guywithquestions
Begin the cleanup by removing all files, then proceed to the next stage where Windows creates the required partitions.
Using your SSD for boot and keeping an HDD might work if both are compatible with your Windows setup. You can run the HDD normally, but ensure you back it up before making changes so you don’t lose data.
You’d likely want to secure your 2 TB HDD and check for data on your 128 GB SSD.