Windows Clean Install
Steps to install a clean copy of Windows 10|11
- Audit system set-up by taking screen-shots (Windows Key + Print Screen), e.g. desktop, installed programs, …
- If not replacing drive create a System Image Backup to a USB drive and go to step 4
- Replace drive
- Boot latest Windows 10|11 iso version from USB
- Clear drive partitions
- Add Microsoft login account
- Restore Windows settings, data and apps from Onedrive
- Install Windows updates, drivers, updated firmware
- Configure Windows settings
- Synchronise Edge settings
- Restore user (local) data from external USB drive caddy (with original drive or system image backup)
- login into Microsoft account and install Office from Subscriptions|registered purchases, e.g. Office 365, Office 2024, Office 2021
- Install required third party programs, e.g. Chrome, Zoom, VLC, …
- Install Printer & Scanners