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I plan on reformatting my C Drive and doing a clean install of Win10 using A USB stick supplied by Microsoft.
I’m thinking that I will need to boot to my BIOS to change the boot priority to USB? then do a “Format C” command in DOS, then boot from the stick?
Is there a Step by Step instruction sheet I can use for this?
Thanks.
WS,
Just boot from the USB stick. The install program will give you the option to format the drive.
Check with your computer manufacturer’s web site. Most have a key you can press during bootup that will allow you to select the boot device. For instance, Dell’s use F12 to get to the boot menu. Just make sure the USB stick is inserted before you turn the machine on.
HTH 😎
You can tell Windows to boot from the USB.
Plug the USB in.
Hold the Shift key down and click Shutdown.
You will get a menu with options to bot to the USB.
cheers, Paul
What is the make/model of the PC (desktop or laptop?) on which you will be installing your Windows 10 Home?
Before you get started, will you want to have a Microsoft account or a local admin account?
If you want to have a Microsoft account, no problem as that is the natural setup you will see when it’s time to do that. However if you prefer to have a local admin account you will need to know how to make that happen up front, if you don’t know how to do so yet let us know.
Pay attention to each screen, if you have a question about something, leave the screen as-is (don’t start over) and post what you need to know.
If you are on a laptop, have the power adapter plugged into an electrical socket.
There have been recommendations not to be connected to the Internet until the install is complete.
— Ask us ahead of time if you are not sure about that.
On another screen you will be able to choose privacy settings for your device.
Upon completion, make sure to allow all Windows Update to update.
Last but not least, once you have your system set-up the way you want it set-up, create a pristine system image back-up onto an external HDD.
HP EliteBook 8540w laptop Windows 10 Pro (x64)
I presume this would apply?
When you stop folder backup for a folder, the files you were backing up remain in OneDrive and no longer appear in the folder. You will see a Where are my files shortcut in the folder to take you to its OneDrive folder location. If you no longer want these files in OneDrive, you’ll need to move them to a local folder on your PC yourself. Any new files you add to the folder on your PC will no longer be backed up (synced) to OneDrive.
Turn Off OneDrive PC Folder Protection for Desktop, Documents, and Pictures Folders
Windows 11 Pro version 22H2 build 22621.1192 + Microsoft 365/Edge
It worked. I then “unlinked” onedrive with my PC. Onedrive will no longer darken my path.
Thank you very much.
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