![]() Also, note the edition of Windows 10 you have installed - either Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro. Most people will receive the Home edition as part of the free upgrade from 7 or 8, but you'll get Windows 10 Pro if you previously had a Professional edition of Windows 7 or 8 installed. Verify that you see "Windows is activated" here. ![]() ![]() You just need to download and create installation media, either on a DVD or a flash drive, and install it from there. The classic method of performing a clean install is still our go-to option with Windows 10. Related: Where to Download Windows 10, 8.1, and 7 ISOs Legally Option One: Create Installation Media and Install Windows from Scratch Now, things are much easier, since you can activate Windows 10 with a Windows 7, 8, or 8.1 key. Previously, Microsoft forced users to upgrade to Windows 10 before they could start fresh and do a clean install-which was annoyingly complicated and time-consuming. Related: Windows 10 is Out Today: Should You Upgrade? However, you can always install VLC to get DVD playback or use one of the more fully featured Windows Media Center alternatives. ![]() Or, you may need to perform a clean install on a computer without an existing Windows system after installing a new hard drive. Of course, you'll miss out on the good pre-installed apps, like the free DVD player program that comes with many PCs. This is particularly useful if you've purchased a new Windows 10 PC and it includes manufacturer-installed bloatware you don't want. ![]()
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