Microsoft Operating Systems Group general manager Gabriel Aul has revealed on Twitter that, after upgrading to Windows 10, it will be possible to perform as many clean installs of the new operating systems as users want. This is, of course, tied to the device on which the upgrade was performed in the first place.
Microsoft’s Gabe Aul responded to a question on Twitter confirming that you can take the following steps to perform a clean install:
1. Upgrade to Windows 10
2. Find the “Reset this PC” option in the Update & Security section of the Windows 10 Settings app.
3. Click “Get Started” and then choose whether to keep your files or remove everything. Either option will remove apps and settings, but you can choose not to have Windows erase your files.
That’s pretty much it. Your Windows license will remain effective, but the operating system will be reinstalled just as if you were setting up a new computer.
Microsoft: You can perform a clean Windows 10 install after upgrading
Microsoft’s Gabe Aul responded to a question on Twitter confirming that you can take the following steps to perform a clean install:
1. Upgrade to Windows 10
2. Find the “Reset this PC” option in the Update & Security section of the Windows 10 Settings app.
3. Click “Get Started” and then choose whether to keep your files or remove everything. Either option will remove apps and settings, but you can choose not to have Windows erase your files.
That’s pretty much it. Your Windows license will remain effective, but the operating system will be reinstalled just as if you were setting up a new computer.
Microsoft: You can perform a clean Windows 10 install after upgrading
