A few months ago I did a clean install of Windows 10 on another laptop after a BSOD. I didn't delete any of the existing partitions, and only selected the primary one. I don't remember if the space was listed as unallocated. I now have received a BSOD on another laptop, and am in the process of performing a clean install of Windows 11.
When reading the ElevenForum tutorial, I noticed that it mentioned to delete the partitions until there is only one left that's labeled as unallocated, but I didn't remember having to do that when installing Windows 10.
So, I went to the TenForums tutorial for clean installing Windows 10, and found that it also says to delete the existing partitions.
However, it mentions to delete the partitions for the best results, so I'm wondering if it's required, or if it just ensures that no problems might occur during the installation.
I looked it up and found that on the Microsoft website, it says that it's not required.
Thank you!
When reading the ElevenForum tutorial, I noticed that it mentioned to delete the partitions until there is only one left that's labeled as unallocated, but I didn't remember having to do that when installing Windows 10.
So, I went to the TenForums tutorial for clean installing Windows 10, and found that it also says to delete the existing partitions.
However, it mentions to delete the partitions for the best results, so I'm wondering if it's required, or if it just ensures that no problems might occur during the installation.
I looked it up and found that on the Microsoft website, it says that it's not required.
Thank you!
- Windows Build/Version
- Windows 11
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 11
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Laptop 17-cn1053cl
- Memory
- 12 GB
- Screen Resolution
- 1080p