Quick Answer: How Do I Install Windows 10 Without Erasing My Hard Drive?

How do I do a fresh install of Windows 10 without losing data?

Solution 1. Reset computer to clean install Windows 10 for Windows 10 users

1. Go to “Settings” and click “Update & Recovery”.
2. Click “Recovery”, tap “Get Started” under Reset This PC.
3. Choose “Remove everything” and then choose to “Remove files and clean the drive” to clean reset PC.
4. Finally, click “Reset”.

4 мар. 2021 г.

Should I wipe my hard drive before installing Windows 10?

Doing a clean install erases everything on your hard drive—apps, documents, everything. So, we do not recommend continuing until you have backed up any and all of your data. If you bought a copy of Windows 10, you will have a license key in the box or in your email.