[SOLVED] Clean Windows install using "Reset this PC" but changing boot drive/windows installation drive

[LLindD]

So i have built a new system and used some of the old parts from my older computer. I want to start with a clean windows install and use my new PCI-E SSD of 480GB instead of my old 250GB as the windows install directory/boot drive. Can i do this with windows "Reset this PC" tool?

Thanks for any help!

 

[USAFRet]

"Reset this PC" ?
No.

Just do an actual clean install on the new drive, with only that specific drive connected.

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[LLindD]

"Reset this PC" ?
No.

Just do an actual clean install on the new drive, with only that specific drive connected.

How To - Windows 10 clean install tutorial

If you are looking for the Windows 11 Clean install tutorial, you can find that here: Windows 11 Clean install tutorial (Click here) Otherwise, welcome to the Windows 10 Clean install tutorial This tutorial is intended to help you, step by step, to perform a clean install of Windows...

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So would i need to disconnect all the other drives? (This would include having to remove CPU cooler and reinstalling some things since the 250GB PCI-E SSD is hidden under there )

 

[USAFRet]

Yes, disconnecting ALL other drives is strongly recommended.