clean install - delete partitions

[kol12]

Currently at the "where to install windows" screen. Kinda unsure, do I use format at any point or just *delete* all partitions?

I have a drive 0 Unallocated space that I cant delete. I guess because it's already unallocated?

 

[notlim981]

You can't format the drive 0 because it is currently Unallocated. Just click on the drive and install and Windows installation should start. Just be aware to not use the wrong drive.

 

[kol12]

I thought I'm meant to delete all of the old partitions first?

 

[kol12]

Ok I deleted all partitions to create unallocated space for the whole drive. Was just unsure whether I needed to format but that was unavailable after deleteing all partitions anyway.

 

[Colif]

I am sure I gave you this link before, this answers all the things: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-windows-10-clean-install.html

it said to delete all partitions till its unallocated space and hit next.

 

[kol12]

Yeah sorry, I got it.

 

[Colif]

no problem, just tried to help out with link before you got the question

 

[kol12]

I did use that guide when I installed but I was unsure of why it didn't mention using format. It turned out that after deleting all of the partitions there was no need for formatting like the guide instructs. I'm pretty sure we discussed that Windows does a trim before installing anyway so I guess that is all that is needed.