Question about Windows 10 clean install

[CROcodile20]

I have Windows 8.1 64 bit

If I want to do a proper clean install of Windows 10 (a fresh start), do I need to delete/format only the SSD drive where my OS is installed, or I also need to format my other HDD drive (where my games and documents are) ?

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Only wipe the SSD.

 

[USAFRet]

I have Windows 8.1 64 bit

If I want to do a proper clean install of Windows 10 (a fresh start), do I need to delete/format only the SSD drive where my OS is installed, or I also need to format my other HDD drive (where my games and documents are) ?

No, you do not need to do anything with your other drive, except to disconnect it during this process.

SO, are you using the free Win 10 Upgrade, or is this a new purchase of Win 10?

 

[CROcodile20]

I have Windows 8.1 64 bit

If I want to do a proper clean install of Windows 10 (a fresh start), do I need to delete/format only the SSD drive where my OS is installed, or I also need to format my other HDD drive (where my games and documents are) ?

No, you do not need to do anything with your other drive, except to disconnect it during this process.

SO, are you using the free Win 10 Upgrade, or is this a new purchase of Win 10?

Disconnect you say. So I can just remove the drive from my PC and put it back after the installation ?

This is a new purchase of Win 10 Pro. I am not upgrading because windows 8.1 is offering to upgrade to win 10 home, which I dont like.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

You don't even have to remove the drive. Just pull the SATA connection to the motherboard and reinsert after you install Windows.

 

[USAFRet]

I have Windows 8.1 64 bit

If I want to do a proper clean install of Windows 10 (a fresh start), do I need to delete/format only the SSD drive where my OS is installed, or I also need to format my other HDD drive (where my games and documents are) ?

No, you do not need to do anything with your other drive, except to disconnect it during this process.

SO, are you using the free Win 10 Upgrade, or is this a new purchase of Win 10?

Disconnect you say. So I can just remove the drive from my PC and put it back after the installation ?

This is a new purchase of Win 10 Pro. I am not upgrading because windows 8.1 is offering to upgrade to win 10 home, which I dont like.

Just disconnect the data cable during the process.

 

[CROcodile20]

Ok great. LOL at me, wanted to remove the whole drive haha...