Performing a CLEAN windows 10 installation using Media Creation Tool. ISO file from within windows but FORMATTING SSD first

JulianBroude

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Hello, I NEED HELP.
I want to do a CLEAN windows 10 installation. but i would also like to format my SSD before installing. Currently running Windows 10 Home which is located on the SSD.
I can't seem to understand, if I selected "Create installation media for another PC" and then selected "ISO file", I have been told that I CAN run it from within current windows, is that right?
and if yes, will it give me the option to TOTALLY format the SSD before installing windows? (which doesn't really make sense)
if not, what are my options for performing a clean installation of windows but a one that includes the option to format the SSD first?
 
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Ok, so first you need a Windows 10 image (meaning the ISO file). You can download this from the internet, because it is not piracy. What makes a windows genuine is the serial key which i believe u have already. Having all of this, burn the image onto a disk, or make a bootable USB stick (tutorials are available on the internet). Then, safe all your files, reboot the PC and boot the disk/USB, and go through with the installation. In the beginning it will show you the partitions and you can create/delete/format them there. Video tutotials about windows instalation are available on youtube if you still experience difficulties.

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Ok, so first you need a Windows 10 image (meaning the ISO file). You can download this from the internet, because it is not piracy. What makes a windows genuine is the serial key which i believe u have already. Having all of this, burn the image onto a disk, or make a bootable USB stick (tutorials are available on the internet). Then, safe all your files, reboot the PC and boot the disk/USB, and go through with the installation. In the beginning it will show you the partitions and you can create/delete/format them there. Video tutotials about windows instalation are available on youtube if you still experience difficulties.
 
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