Reinstalling Windows 10? Let me walk you through the steps to avoid any mistakes.
Reinstalling Windows 10? Let me walk you through the steps to avoid any mistakes.
I've just added a new motherboard, processor, and RAM to my computer. It still boots up properly, but there are occasional small glitches (for example, Discord launching on a second screen and failing to close). This makes me consider wiping the drive and reinstalling Windows 10 as a good idea. From what I've learned, the recommended approach is to use the Media Creation Tool, boot from the USB, erase the OS drive during startup, and then reinstall everything. This part is a bit confusing for me. I have an extra spare drive ready to download another Windows copy. My goal is to keep a separate operating system for work and personal use. I attempted to set up two user accounts, but sometimes files and programs appear in one account while missing in the other, which is frustrating. It doesn't matter much to me that this second Windows isn't activated. I'm not violating any Microsoft policies, according to my understanding. Questions for you: 1) Can I still activate this second Windows copy using the same email and product key? 2) Is it possible to activate my Microsoft Office 365 on both Windows without deactivating the other one? After all this, I think I should update my drivers and reinstall my apps. One last thing: should I update my BIOS? To be honest, I've never changed my BIOS before (even in previous builds) and I'm unsure whether it's necessary or if I should just follow the advice to avoid changes unless something clearly breaks.