Should I delete all partitions when reinstalling Windows 10 Clean

[randallp1999]

So I wanted to reinstall Win10 clean and I came across this part and dont really know what to do? Should I delete all the partitions and install Windows 10 on the only partition thats left? Please help https://imgur.com/gallery/bAOT1

 

[mrjack2207]

So I wanted to reinstall Win10 clean and I came across this part and dont really know what to do? Should I delete all the partitions and install Windows 10 on the only partition thats left? Please help https://imgur.com/gallery/bAOT1

Delete all partitions, then create a new partition, then you should be good

 

[randallp1999]

How much should I set the space as ? Pls

 

[mbilal2]

I would recommend deleting all partitions, and creating new ones according to your personal preference. Once you create a new partition, you will see two disk drives in "my computer". You can select what size you want for the C: drive and the D: drive. (letters may be different.)

*NOTE: This will delete all data on the hard drive*

Edit: what is the total capacity of the hard drive?

 

[mrjack2207]

How much should I set the space as ? Pls

I would set for the max space on your drive

 

[randallp1999]

1TB

Edit: Yeah i know it will erase I have backed up some files online

 

[mbilal2]

I would make two partitions; C drive with 250Gb (256000 Mb) for windows and applications and a D drive with the rest for games, pictures and other data. Or you can create a single drive on it's own.

It's personal preference.

 

[randallp1999]

Thanks sorry about the stupid questions, what about the unallocated space? The partition which cant be deleted?

 

[mbilal2]

Thanks sorry about the stupid questions, what about the unallocated space? The partition which cant be deleted?

Format it and click "new simple volume". This will be your D drive. If you have already created a D drive, then delete the D drive, format it and the space should combine with the unallocated space. Then create a new simple volume with max capacity. (It will put it in by default)

 

[Karnel]

Thanks sorry about the stupid questions, what about the unallocated space? The partition which cant be deleted?

Format it and click "new simple volume". This will be your D drive. If you have already created a D drive, then delete the D drive, format it and the space should combine with the unallocated space. Then create a new simple volume with max capacity. (It will put it in by default)

i have a lot of partitions and there are some Mbr paritions
i want to delete all the partitions, is it okay?

 

[Lafong]

i have a lot of partitions and there are some Mbr paritions
i want to delete all the partitions, is it okay?

Yes, if you want a clean install.

You can delete them during the install procedure when you boot from the USB installer you made with Microsoft Media Creation Tool..............rather than doing it manually beforehand.

 

[Karnel]

If you want to do a clean install, you must delete all partitions.

Yes, if you want a clean install.

You can delete them during the install procedure when you boot from the USB installer you made with Microsoft Media Creation Tool..............rather than doing it manually beforehand.

Thanks for telling kind sir!! I was worried if something happen to the dell boot logo or it got deleted

 

[USAFRet]

i have a lot of partitions and there are some Mbr paritions
i want to delete all the partitions, is it okay?

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