Clean install help

[Storm_2]

So I have a few question for a w10 clean install
So I bought a product key from eBay and it's like OEM and idk what that means but I used it and it's linked to my Microsoft account now I want to reinstall Windows and I want to wipe everything and there's a partition called system reserved I was wondering if I can delete that format my drives and just install and also should I type in my product key again at the activation screen or should I skip it please help

 

[R_1]

OEM licenses will link to the motherboard. now that license key will only work on that motherboard. as you are not changing the motherboard you should be able to do exactly as you want. wipe everything and start over using the same key on the same motherboard.

that copy is logged and associated with that motherboard and your microsoft account. I would skip it if you need to add it later it will ask.

 

[Wolfshadw]

Personally, I'd leave the System Reserved partition alone. It's generally rather small and isn't going to provide you with much extra disc space.

When you install Windows 10, it should automatically activate and you've used the product key previously with the same hardware. That you purchased it off of EBay is worrisome, however. I would not be surprised if you later find out your license has been deactivated for an invalid product key.

-Wolf sends

 

[LukeFatwalker]

Your System Reserved partition has a lot of critical data for your OS. Deleting it could cause major issues for you.

Just do a clean install of the OS, it'll wipe off all data and reset Windows back to it's original state.

 

[Calvin7]

For clean install, delete ALL partitions. Reenter your product key.

 

[Storm_2]

Thank you all for helping me