Yes, this method ensures a clean Windows 11 installation by removing all previous data and settings.
Yes, this method ensures a clean Windows 11 installation by removing all previous data and settings.
Typically for a fresh Windows 11 setup, I use a USB drive and format it thoroughly—avoiding quick formats. After that, I download the Windows Media Creation Tool, install Windows from there onto the USB, and boot into the installation process on the same drive. I then fully format the SSD using the tool and finally install Windows on the clean drive. This method seems standard, but I’m experiencing repeated SFCClean scans with errors that get fixed each time. After a recent clean reinstall, the issue persists. I’ve also run chkdsk and confirmed the drive health is around 93%. Crystaldiskinfo reports the drive is fine. Is this approach safe or might it lead to problems?
Launch the installer and erase every partition, leaving just one empty space. Proceed to the next step. After a few moments, you’ll have a pristine, ready-to-use installation.