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14-Dq1043cl Notebook
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi, I'm reinstalling Windows 10 for My 14-Dq1043cl Notebook, And I'm at the "Where to install Windows"  screen (Since I'm sure Upgrading is the incorrect choice.)

 

Anyway, I don't have the slightest idea what to with these Partitions. Do I delete them all? Do I format a few? Not sure. 😕

hp windows install 1.jpghp windows install 2.jpg

 

 

 

Thank You!

 

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@MK_Delta 

You can choose the large Windows volume that is shown on the screen, and it will install Windows there and the boot files most likely to the first volume shown, System Reserved.



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@MK_Delta 

The BEST approach, when reinstalling Windows from scratch, is to remove ALL the partitions from the drive, boot from the install media, and let it create the partitions it needs.  That way, you are not faced with this choice.



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That is a good idea, But my OS is non-functional and It's the reason I'm reinstalling. What should I do now?

 

 

Thank You

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@MK_Delta 

You can choose the large Windows volume that is shown on the screen, and it will install Windows there and the boot files most likely to the first volume shown, System Reserved.



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