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How to clean install Windows 10 directly without upgrade

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How to clean install Windows 10 directly without upgrade

The official way to upgrade an existing computer system to Windows 10 is to upgrade it while it is still installed on the computer.

Some users prefer to do a clean install instead which, according to Microsoft, does not work directly if you have upgrade media (for instance by using the free in first year offer)

Clean installs are useful if you want to start anew, or if you don't have access to the old operating system anymore.

If you follow Microsoft's instructions, you would have to install the old operating system first before running the upgrade. To get a clean install, you'd have to install Windows 10 anew after that upgrade process.

A user on Reddit discovered a method that improves that process significantly. Basically, it enables you to clean install Windows 10 directly provided that you still have access to the previous version of Windows.

Install Windows 10 from scratch:

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Tip: Before you run this operation, make sure to backup the existing Windows installation so that you can restore it should things go wrong.

Here is what you need to do to clean install Windows 10 on a computer system:

# If you are on Windows 7, make sure you validate as genuine first.! #

  • You need a Windows 10 DVD or ISO image for that. If you don't have one get it from here. Download the tool from Microsoft's website to create the ISO image. Make sure you pick the right architecture and version.
  • Burn the ISO, mount it or extract it.
  • Navigate to the folder \Windows\x64\sources or P:\Windows\x32\sources and drag&drop the file gatherosstate.exe to the desktop.
  • Run the file afterwards. It creates GenuineTicket.xml on the desktop. This file is needed so copy it to a USB drive or other location.
  • Run a clean install of Windows 10 afterwards on the system. Make sure you skip the product key.
  • Once you are done and in Windows 10, copy the file GenuineTicket.xml to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\ClipSVC\GenuineTicket.
  • The folder is hidden by default. If you cannot see it, select File > Options > View > Show hidden files, folders and drives in File Explorer.
  • Reboot the PC.
The next time you boot into Windows 10 it should be fully activated. You can verify that easily with a tap on Windows-Pause. This opens the System Control panel and the system's activation status at the bottom of the page.

This method improves the installation process for users who want to clean install Windows 10 as they don't have to upgrade their existing system first before they can run the clean install. It saves them the upgrade process

Since you need to run the file on an existing system, it won't work if you don't have access to the system you want to upgrade from anymore. (via Deskmodder, Reddit)

Source: ghacks.net

Knowledge Bases:

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Windows 10: Clean Install per upgrade trick

How to: Do a clean install of Windows 10

Upgrade failing but clean install OK: how to validate?

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Hi N_R did you personally test this method? Can you run the file from Windows Vista or must be W7/8?

I have not personally tried yet but lots of people has confirm that it is working. I think Vista in not in free upgrade offer it would not work but Windows 7 - 8/8.1 should.

You need to google about Vista if its in free upgrade offer or not!

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Hi N_R did you personally test this method? Can you run the file from Windows Vista or must be W7/8?

I have not personally tried yet but lots of people has confirm that it is working. I think Vista in not in free upgrade offer it would not work but Windows 7 - 8/8.1 should.

You need to google about Vista if its in free upgrade offer or not!

Which program I should choose for taking backup of my apps in win 8.1 Pro WMC. As I tried several times upgrading from win 8.1 to 10 but after the installation progress reaches 100% then the msg appears "Windows 10 Installation has failed, something happened". Please guide me for taking the backup of all installed programs from win 8.1 so that I will do clean install later.Also after clean install will I be able to access the previously installed programs from win 8.1?

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Which program I should choose for taking backup of my apps in win 8.1 Pro WMC. As I tried several times upgrading from win 8.1 to 10 but after the installation progress reaches 100% then the msg appears "Windows 10 Installation has failed, something happened". Please guide me for taking the backup of all installed programs from win 8.1 so that I will do clean install later.Also after clean install will I be able to access the previously installed programs from win 8.1?

How to Backup/Reactivate Windows 8.1 Pro With WMC Edition [13 December 2014]

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Which program I should choose for taking backup of my apps in win 8.1 Pro WMC. As I tried several times upgrading from win 8.1 to 10 but after the installation progress reaches 100% then the msg appears "Windows 10 Installation has failed, something happened". Please guide me for taking the backup of all installed programs from win 8.1 so that I will do clean install later.Also after clean install will I be able to access the previously installed programs from win 8.1?

How to Backup/Reactivate Windows 8.1 Pro With WMC Edition [13 December 2014]

With this I will be able to backup my activation. But I also want to be able to access the previously installed programs such as KIS, Adguard, etc. So for that purpose will the above method keep the previously installed programs( apart from Microsoft) intact? As it is mentioned about various backup programs such Acronis True Image so which program I should prefer for preserving previous windows installation so that I can restore it later? Also please give me the instructions of using the backup program.

Thanks.

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With this I will be able to backup my activation. But I also want to be able to access the previously installed programs such as KIS, Adguard, etc. So for that purpose will the above method keep the previously installed programs( apart from Microsoft) intact? As it is mentioned about various backup programs such Acronis True Image so which program I should prefer? Also please give me the instructions of using the backup program.

Thanks.

Full backup OS software all over the google search it --- backup the existing Windows installation

Pick anything you think is best 4 you and please do not bring your personal question in the topic that has nothing to do with it.

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If you do a clean install you will loose all your installed programs and you have to reinstall all of them. The purpose of backup programs (Acronis, Paragon etc.) is to create a copy of your running system (Operating system AND Programs AND personal data) in order to be able to restore all of them in case of disaster recovery.

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Basically, it enables you to clean install Windows 10 directly provided that you still have access to the previous version of Windows.

Does it indicate that I may still use the previously installed programs?

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Hi N_R did you personally test this method? Can you run the file from Windows Vista or must be W7/8?

Have personally used this on a number of customers computers as saves a great deal of time, and sorry but will not work on vista.

Also

If win7 is start os, make sure you validate as genuine first.

You cannot use the same file on different computers.

Yes you can clean reinstall again and will stay activated.

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[update]:


I just got a trial started. In VMWare from a very old Insider Preview (Microsoft account, logically) copied the GenuineTicket.xml. In the settings, the hard disk is deleted and created a new one. Now the 10532.iso integrated and installed without a serial number and using a local account.


The GenuineTicket.xml copied to the folder and restart. Under Control Panel / System was briefly seen that an Internet connection must be established. The window is closed and reopened, and voila, the 10532 was activated.


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Very beautiful.


This means: This GenuineTicket.xml you only need to back up and can now reinstall without any problems.



Source: deskmodder.de


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Very interesting.

By this way, backup the GenuineTicket.xml file from W8.1; I presume I can use this way if I reinstall my W8.1 ?

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Does anyone know or has tried to swap in a new SSD (clean) at point 5. This would be a much easier way of doing a BUP and would keep the old w8 working. M$ hard ware profile normally will allow a HDD change without breaking activation so it maybe possible.

Thanks to all Nsaners in anticipation of your input.

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How to clean install Windows 10 directly without upgrade

The official way to upgrade an existing computer system to Windows 10 is to upgrade it while it is still installed on the computer.
Some users prefer to do a clean install instead which, according to Microsoft, does not work directly if you have upgrade media (for instance by using the free in first year offer)
Clean installs are useful if you want to start anew, or if you don't have access to the old operating system anymore.
If you follow Microsoft's instructions, you would have to install the old operating system first before running the upgrade. To get a clean install, you'd have to install Windows 10 anew after that upgrade process.
A user on Reddit discovered a method that improves that process significantly. Basically, it enables you to clean install Windows 10 directly provided that you still have access to the previous version of Windows.
Install Windows 10 from scratch:
xQKWjM.jpg
Tip: Before you run this operation, make sure to backup the existing Windows installation so that you can restore it should things go wrong.
Here is what you need to do to clean install Windows 10 on a computer system:
# If you are on Windows 7, make sure you validate as genuine first.! #
  1. You need a Windows 10 DVD or ISO image for that. If you don't have one get it from here. Download the tool from Microsoft's website to create the ISO image. Make sure you pick the right architecture and version.
  2. Burn the ISO, mount it or extract it.
  3. Navigate to the folder \Windows\x64\sources or P:\Windows\x32\sources and drag&drop the file gatherosstate.exe to the desktop.
  4. Run the file afterwards. It creates GenuineTicket.xml on the desktop. This file is needed so copy it to a USB drive or other location.
  5. Run a clean install of Windows 10 afterwards on the system. Make sure you skip the product key.
  6. Once you are done and in Windows 10, copy the file GenuineTicket.xml to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\ClipSVC\GenuineTicket.
  7. The folder is hidden by default. If you cannot see it, select File > Options > View > Show hidden files, folders and drives in File Explorer.
  8. Reboot the PC.
The next time you boot into Windows 10 it should be fully activated. You can verify that easily with a tap on Windows-Pause. This opens the System Control panel and the system's activation status at the bottom of the page.
This method improves the installation process for users who want to clean install Windows 10 as they don't have to upgrade their existing system first before they can run the clean install. It saves them the upgrade process
Since you need to run the file on an existing system, it won't work if you don't have access to the system you want to upgrade from anymore. (via Deskmodder, Reddit)

Source: ghacks.net

Knowledge Bases:

----------------

Windows 10: Clean Install per upgrade trick

How to: Do a clean install of Windows 10

Upgrade failing but clean install OK: how to validate?

Tried this method and it didn't work.... All it did was remove the watermark on the desktop that tells you to activate

---EDIT---

I finally got it working... I had to disconnect internet and uninstall the product key that came with Windows 10 Pro install disc I used. I restarted the PC with internet still disconnected and placed the GenuineTicket.xml (from an activated Windows 7 OS from the same system) into C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\ClipSVC\GenuineTicket. Restarted my PC again and reconnected the internet then had to use a KSM to activate Windows. Restarted machine. Now I'm fully activated. Word of advice: Activate as soon as you install Windows 10.

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Hi bro, I don't have original product key, I'm runnin windows 8.1 with ms toolkit activated. will this method work for me? or if not, then what's the method to clean install windows 10 without original product key?

How to clean install Windows 10 directly without upgrade

The official way to upgrade an existing computer system to Windows 10 is to upgrade it while it is still installed on the computer.
Some users prefer to do a clean install instead which, according to Microsoft, does not work directly if you have upgrade media (for instance by using the free in first year offer)
Clean installs are useful if you want to start anew, or if you don't have access to the old operating system anymore.
If you follow Microsoft's instructions, you would have to install the old operating system first before running the upgrade. To get a clean install, you'd have to install Windows 10 anew after that upgrade process.
A user on Reddit discovered a method that improves that process significantly. Basically, it enables you to clean install Windows 10 directly provided that you still have access to the previous version of Windows.
Install Windows 10 from scratch:
xQKWjM.jpg
Tip: Before you run this operation, make sure to backup the existing Windows installation so that you can restore it should things go wrong.
Here is what you need to do to clean install Windows 10 on a computer system:
# If you are on Windows 7, make sure you validate as genuine first.! #
  1. You need a Windows 10 DVD or ISO image for that. If you don't have one get it from here. Download the tool from Microsoft's website to create the ISO image. Make sure you pick the right architecture and version.
  2. Burn the ISO, mount it or extract it.
  3. Navigate to the folder \Windows\x64\sources or P:\Windows\x32\sources and drag&drop the file gatherosstate.exe to the desktop.
  4. Run the file afterwards. It creates GenuineTicket.xml on the desktop. This file is needed so copy it to a USB drive or other location.
  5. Run a clean install of Windows 10 afterwards on the system. Make sure you skip the product key.
  6. Once you are done and in Windows 10, copy the file GenuineTicket.xml to C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\ClipSVC\GenuineTicket.
  7. The folder is hidden by default. If you cannot see it, select File > Options > View > Show hidden files, folders and drives in File Explorer.
  8. Reboot the PC.
The next time you boot into Windows 10 it should be fully activated. You can verify that easily with a tap on Windows-Pause. This opens the System Control panel and the system's activation status at the bottom of the page.
This method improves the installation process for users who want to clean install Windows 10 as they don't have to upgrade their existing system first before they can run the clean install. It saves them the upgrade process
Since you need to run the file on an existing system, it won't work if you don't have access to the system you want to upgrade from anymore. (via Deskmodder, Reddit)

Source: ghacks.net

Knowledge Bases:

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Windows 10: Clean Install per upgrade trick

How to: Do a clean install of Windows 10

Upgrade failing but clean install OK: how to validate?

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Hi bro, I don't have original product key, I'm runnin windows 8.1 with ms toolkit activated. will this method work for me? or if not, then what's the method to clean install windows 10

It should work with KMS activation.

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Hi bro, I don't have original product key, I'm runnin windows 8.1 with ms toolkit activated. will this method work for me? or if not, then what's the method to clean install windows 10

It should work with KMS activation.

ok, thanks bro, I'll check it out

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I've tried it but its not working for me. The notification/watermarks are gone but it still says the Windows is unactivated. Could anyone help me out here?

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How to clean install Windows 10 directly without upgrade

  1. You need a Windows 10 DVD or ISO image for that. If you don't have one get it from here. Download the tool from Microsoft's website to create the ISO image. Make sure you pick the right architecture and version.

november_ra1n, M$ tool can only create iso for home or pro version of win 10.

I´m running 7 enterprise and would like to upgrade to 10 enterprise LTSB version.

Is there any easy trick as this one above to do this same way with enterprise versions?

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november_ra1n, M$ tool can only create iso for home or pro version of win 10.

I´m running 7 enterprise and would like to upgrade to 10 enterprise LTSB version.

Is there any easy trick as this one above to do this same way with enterprise versions?

There is no free upgrade offer for Enterprise Edition.

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