Problem with Windows 10? Need help troubleshooting or understanding issues?
Problem with Windows 10? Need help troubleshooting or understanding issues?
It will be released tomorrow, so I’m ready to try it out. I’m curious about the installation process—will it wipe everything, including games and other files, then start fresh? Or can I keep my current setup by simply updating Windows 10? Also, could they provide a key and ISO file for a clean installation?
You receive a fresh key for Windows 10. This update is simply a revision, much like moving from Win8 to Win8.1. You don’t need to fully reinstall the entire operating system. Click Download, Install, then restart.
The update will likely ask you a choice: "Save everything," "Save files, not settings," or "Save nothing." You decide whether to install fresh or retain your current files. Preferably, picking the right option preserves all your games and programs. If no prompt appears, assume it keeps everything intact.
The provided code lacks a key and depends on prior activation. Ensure you're using Windows 7 or 8.1, and your key should be updated to Windows 10.
Unless instructed otherwise, it retains everything, though certain games could require a reinstall after an update.