Fresh Install Windows 10 to new SSD

[Matt_1404]

I have purchased a new SSD and want to install it in my laptop as the main drive.

I'm not worried about any programmes an data on my previous HDD drive, i just want to perform a fresh install of windows 10 on my laptop, so it will run like brand new.

Would someone have a step by step guide on how to perform this easily.

I've already made a media recovery drive on a USB ready to install.

[banhien]

@Matt_1404 

That is very simple and it would take 35mins to 50mins (depending on your machine) to install. Since your machine previously ran Windows 10, you can do a clean install W10 for free by using the media creation tool at the link below.

         https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

The tool will allow you to make a bootable installation media (USB/DVD) and you can use installation media to install.

During the installation process if you are asked to enter a product key, check the 'Skip' box and W10 will install and then automatically activate once you are connected to the internet using the key embedded in BIOS of your machine.

Then you can install the drivers and available software you need from your PC's support page. Normally few Windows 10 updates can install nearly all drivers for you.

Regards.

[iomare]

Hi,

On page 41 of service manual you can see the steps to replace the drive

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c04091762

Download media creation tool from Microsoft on PC (before replacing drive), run and create a bootable pendrive with the OS on it. (there is an explanation on the Microsoft web page on how to create the pendrive). Create the drive with Windows 10 Home 64-bit edition. Windows will automatically activate once installed and connected to the Internet.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

If you choose this option you will need to use the pendrive to perform a clean install of Windows 10. You might need to disable fastboot and secure boot in BIOS (probably not). So, insert the pendrive in the PC and it should boot directly from the drive. If not, turn off the PC by holding the power button. Press the power button and immediately keep pressing ESC until the startup menu appears and then press F9 and choose the pendrive in the boot menu. Once it boots from pendrive follow the procedure to install Windows.

When finished installing allow Windows to completely update and find all or most drivers. You can follow this process by going into settings > Security and update > click on Verify for updates. You might need to reboot a couple of times.

 I recommend installing HP support assistant which will help keep your drivers up to date and much more. You can download the latest version from here.

https://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/hpsupportassistant/hpsupport.html

Once completely updated you can go into device manager and see if there are any missing drivers (there will be yellow exclamation mark next to the device). You can find these drivers and software on HP support page for your product.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-envy-17-j100-leap-motion-ts-se-notebook-pc-series/5442842/mo...

Hope it helps,

David

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[PiterGeek]

Hi Matt,

A third party software can help you easily do this without actually reinstalling OS.

You may check out the article: https://www.partitionwizard.com/clone-disk/migrate-windows-10.html

Hope my answer comes in handy.