How to Clean Install Windows 11

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to install a fresh and clean copy of Windows 11 on your PC. A clean install means that you completely erase the hard drive and apply a fresh copy of the operating system to your computer. Why would you do this? When you upgrade, some files might get left behind, maybe you have a virus or malware, or maybe you bought your PC Dell or HP and it came with a lot of bloatware. Whatever your reason, it’s quite easy to do.

• Additional resources
  • Upgrade to Windows 11 (keeps apps and files): https://youtu.be/5A-9Ymoj3FE
  • PC Health Check: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windo…
  • How to use Microsoft OneDrive: https://youtu.be/Xa-lx5bLF5o
  • Command to view product key: wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey
  • Buy Windows product key: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/win…
  • Download Installation media: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw…
• Timestamps
  • 0:00 Introduction
  • 0:55 Compatibility
  • 1:23 Backup Data
  • 1:53 Product Key
  • 3:13 Create installation media
  • 4:01 Install
  • 4:40 Wrap up