Can I format my ssd with my os on it ?

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Okay so i got a 240gb ssd and there is barely any space left in it. I want to format it but will it still keep my os? I know you can do it on windows 10 and thats how im going to do it. Do i choose the option delete everything ? I've backed up most things that i need on it eg some files and videos but do I need to do anything else? Like im doing it to delete some space off it and then download what I want again.

Thanks a lot
 


You don't want to "clone" your drive. Either free or paid.
Use Macrium Reflect, and create an Image off on your secondary drive.

Keep all your drivers? Probably not.
 
What drivers will i need to get then? Again only know how to really build a pc thats all :) Thanks a lot for your help so far!



 
yes got both a razer mouse and keyboard so will use synapse. Also gpu is a msi gtx 970