If your computer has undergone hard drive replacement and you are wondering how to reinstall Windows 10, then you are at the right place. 

Follow these simple steps to reinstall Windows

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This guide will discuss step-by-step processes to reinstall Windows using a USB flash drive. Let’s begin! 

What can I do to reinstall Windows 10 after a hard drive replacement?

Before diving into the detailed steps, make sure you check these things: 

  • Secure boot is disabled.
  • You have a USB drive with at least 8 GB of free space.
  • CSM is enabled if available.
  • Enable Legacy Boot.
  • Keep the Windows product key handy or Microsoft credentials if you have a digital license.

Once you have checked these things, follow all the steps to get Windows 10 installed.

1. Create a bootable drive

  • Go to the Windows website. Select Windows 10 from the list.
  • Under Create Windows 10 installation media, click Download Now.
  • Double-click on the MediaCreationTool22H2.exe file to run the setup. Then, click Yes on UAC prompt.
  • On the setup wizard, click Accept to proceed.
  • Select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC. Click Next.
  • Select Language, Edition and Architecture on the next page and click Next.
  • Now select USB flash drive, and click Next.
  • It will list your USB drive; if it is the one you want, click Next. If not, click Refresh drive list, select the drive, and click Next.
  • The setup will download Windows; it might take a while.
  • Once completed, you will get Your USB flash drive ready prompt. Click Finish.

2. Install Windows on the new hard drive

  • Insert the flash drive into your computer with the new hard drive and turn it on.
  • Select the language to install and other details on the setup window, then click Next.
  • Click Install Now to start.
  • The following window will ask you to enter the product key. Enter the product key, or click the I don’t have a product key option if you have a digital license.
  • On the next page, click Accept. Click Next.
  • Now choose Custom: Install Windows only(advanced) for a clean install.
  • Choose the unallocated space and click Next.
  • The setup tool will install Windows OS. This might take several minutes; you must wait for the process to finish.

So, these are steps to reinstall Windows 10 after hard drive replacement. Follow these steps closely to install Windows successfully.

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Please let us know if these steps worked for you or if you have any other actions that deserve to be on the list in the comments section below.

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