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Windows 10 clean install question

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  • 23-12-2016 10:36am
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    Maidhci
    Registered Users Posts: 865 ✭✭✭


    I downloaded W10 to a USB key earlier this year in order to do a clean install rather than doing an upgrade from W7. Is it necessary to hold on to the bootable USB key in case of a future re-install or can I format and re-use for file storage etc. etc.? Thanks.


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    john0272
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    You don't have to hold on to it. If you need a future re-install you'll be able to download an image from Microsoft's website and put it on your USB key then.


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    Maidhci
    Registered Users Posts: 865 ✭✭✭Maidhci


    john0272 wrote: »
    You don't have to hold on to it. If you need a future re-install you'll be able to download an image from Microsoft's website and put it on your USB key then.

    Thanks john - the usb key that I used is a 32GB one and I can certainly find good use for it now. Thanks again.


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