Windows 11 Clean Install - Step by Step Guide (2024)

Are you tired of dealing with a slow or virus-infected Windows computer? Check out our straightforward guide that walks you through the entire process of wiping and reinstalling your Windows Operating System from scratch! Follow our step-by-step instructions, and by the end, you'll have a rejuvenated and clean machine ready to run at peak performance!

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0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Prerequisites
0:57 - Determin current version of Windows
1:27 - Create Bootable USB Media
2:55 - Boot Media and Install Windows
6:01 - Post Installation - OOBE (Out Of Box Experience)
6:21 - Final Tasks

[christritschler]

I have an edit suite running on Windows 11 PRO - Windows is installed only on C drive. All other drives are for media and Premiere projects etc. Do I need to back up all internal drives ?

[IvanChristopher.]

Thabk you sir. Straight to the point clear and consice

[Reverend-Rodger]

Clean Windows install, isn't that an oxymoron?

[bongsi]

Thank you very much. This is really a clean installation windows I wanted.😊

[felixkinzel]

I have a prblem i directly dont have any drivers

[regwatson]

So if you create the installation media on the machine you are wiping (because maybe you had a possible virus on it) aren't you risking transferring potential malware to the new install ?

[MoragTong_]

You forgot to disable networking so you can create a local account. Otherwise you're gonna have to get a Microsoft Account.