Semi new computer build how to do a clean install of Windows 10?

[ingeborgdot]

I had a computer that was AMD and needed the i7 for certain reasons so I had to switch to intel for certain requirements and could not stick with AMD any longer. I put in a new intel based motherboard, an i7 CPU, and new memory. Nothing else is new. The HDD already had Windows 7 Pro full version installed on it and then went to W10 when they had the free switch over.

Well, I had heard that Windows 10 is pretty good about being able to just switch over to the new board and such when you do what I am trying this but I am having problems. It would restart after a little time but I can't get the new board DVD software drivers to install and have since realized that the platform difference is just too much for W10 to make it work properly.

How do I do a clean install of Windows 10? What is your suggestion?

[zanzabar]

after you do the windows 10 upgrade you cannot change the board without loosing your license. clean install your windows 7, then do this upgrade to 10 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/acce...ndows10upgrade

[ingeborgdot]

I got it to all work out great. I did the refresh and put in my Windows 7 key and it all went great. Everything is installed and valid and running well