Why Reinstall Windows?
Step 1: Download the Media Creation Tool
Step 2: Prepare a Bootable USB Drive
Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive
Step 4: Install Windows
Step 5: Complete the Setup

Why Reinstall Windows?
Installing a new copy of Windows on your computer can be an important task, whether you’re setting up a new device, installing a new operating system drive, or fixing issues on your existing system

This guide will walk you through the steps of a clean installation process, rather than upgrading from an older version of Windows. We do not recommend cloning your existing Operating System drive to a new drive, as this can cause issues when booting from the new drive.

Step 1: Download the Media Creation Tool

Visit the official Microsoft website to download the Media Creation Tool for the Windows version you want to install:

• For Windows 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
• For Windows 11: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11

Click the “Download tool now” button to download the tool for the desired version of Windows.

Step 2: Prepare a Bootable USB Drive

1. Insert a USB drive with at least 8GB of storage into your computer.
2. Launch the Media Creation Tool by double-clicking the downloaded file.
3. Accept the license terms.
4. Select “Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC” and click “Next.”
5. Choose the desired language, edition, and architecture (32-bit, 64-bit, or both) for the Windows installation, then click “Next.”
6. Select “USB flash drive” and click “Next.”
7. Choose the USB drive you inserted earlier and click “Next.” The tool will now download the Windows files and create a bootable USB drive. This process may take some time, depending on your internet speed and the performance of your computer.

Step 3: Boot from the USB Drive

1. Insert the bootable USB drive into the computer where you want to install Windows.
2. Restart the computer and enter the BIOS or UEFI settings.
   This usually involves pressing a specific key (such as F2, F10, or DEL) during startup. Refer to your computer’s documentation or search online for instructions specific to your device.
3. Locate the boot order settings and move the USB drive to the top of the list.
4. Save your settings and exit the BIOS or UEFI. The computer should now boot from the USB drive.

Every motherboard has a different BIOS layout. Please check your BIOS/Motherboard manual to confirm where these settings are located. 

Step 4: Install Windows

1. When the Windows installation screen appears, select your language, time and currency format, and keyboard or input method. Click “Next.”
2. Click “Install now.”
3. If you have a Windows product key, enter it. If not, click “I don’t have a product key” to proceed. You can activate Windows later with a valid product key.
4. Choose the Windows edition you want to install and click “Next.”
5. Accept the license terms and click “Next.”
6. Select “Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).”
7. Choose the drive or partition where you want to install Windows. If you need to create a new partition or format an existing one, use the available options. Be aware that formatting a partition will erase all data on it.
8. Click “Next” to start the installation process. The computer may restart several times during the installation.

Step 5: Complete the Setup

After the installation is complete, you will be prompted to set up your preferences and create a user account. Follow the on-screen instructions to customize your Windows experience.