Clean install – pro and cons

If you have purchased a new computer with no preloaded OS on it, or a new computer with an old OS on it, then definitely you can opt for clean install if you do not want an in-place upgrade. In addition, a clean install is suitable for experienced users. Here are the pros and cons of a clean install:

• Pros:
  • It is a fresh Windows 10 installation
  • Enables you to configure disk partitioning
  • Enables you to change editions by providing a product key
• Cons:
  • Requires bootable media
  • Requires formatting the partition of a disk or the entire disk
  • May take time to install apps and migrate files