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  2. Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10. Before you download the tool make sure you have:

    • Overview
    • Check your disk space
    • Make sure you back up your data
    • Make sure Windows 11 is activated
    • You’ll need to link your Microsoft account to your digital license before you reinstall Windows
    • You'll need to reactivate Windows 11 if you've made a significant hardware change to your PC
    • You’ll need to reinstall the edition of Windows that matches your license
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    If you're having problems with Windows 11 on your PC or you want a fresh copy of Windows 11 without the clutter of old files or apps, you can reinstall Windows 11 to try and fix your issues and return your PC to a cleaner state.

    If your PC isn't performing as expected or if you're having issues with Windows 11, it may be because of low disk space. Before you reinstall Windows 11, try freeing up disk space to see if that helps. For more info, see Free up drive space in Windows.

    If you have personal data and files that you want to save, back them up to an external hard drive, USB thumb drive, SD card, or cloud location (such as OneDrive) before you begin to reinstall Windows 11.

    Windows 11 must be activated after it’s reinstalled. Usually this happens automatically after you go online. For more info, see "Activating after reinstalling Windows" in Activate Windows.

    In Windows 11, you must link your Microsoft account to the Windows 11 digital license on your PC before you can reactivate Windows. For more info, see "Associate your Windows license with your Microsoft account" in Reactivating Windows after a hardware change.

    If you reinstall Windows 11 after you make a significant hardware change to your PC (such as replacing the motherboard), it may no longer be activated. You can use the Activation troubleshooter to reactivate Windows. For more info, see Using the Activation troubleshooter.

    When you reinstall Windows 11, you'll need to select the edition of Windows that matches your digital license. For example, if you’re running Windows 11 Home, you’ll need to install Windows 11 Home again.

    To see which edition of Windows you're running, go to Start > Settings > System > About . Your edition is listed under Windows specifications.

    Learn how to reinstall Windows 11 or Windows 10 using different options and tools. Find out what happens to your apps, files, and disk space during the reinstallation process.

  3. Jun 18, 2015 · Learn how to clean install Windows 10 on the same device after using the free upgrade offer and activate online automatically. See answers to common questions and replies from other users on this forum thread.

  4. Jul 2, 2020 · Windows 10 automatically activates online when you upgrade your product to Windows 10. This allows you to reinstall Windows 10 again at any time, without having to purchase a license. You can use the Microsoft media creation tool to make bootable media to reinstall Windows 10.

  5. Learn how to update, reinstall, or create installation media for Windows 10 on your PC. You need a license to install Windows 10 and may need to check for updates or drivers after installation.

  6. Jun 8, 2020 · For any Windows 10 version, including version 2004 (aka the May 2020 Update), here's everything you need to know before you repair, reinstall, or upgrade -- including details about...

  7. Feb 15, 2024 · To reinstall Windows 10, you’ll need a USB drive with at least 8GB of space, your Windows 10 product key, and an internet connection. The process involves creating a bootable USB drive, booting from it, and following the on-screen instructions to reinstall the Windows 10 operating system.