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How to Install Windows 10 Pro on a New Laptop After Deleting Preinstalled Partitions

Introduction

Installing a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro on a new laptop might be necessary for various reasons. Whether you want to replace the preinstalled operating system or customize your laptop's setup, this guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to delete the preinstalled partitions and install Windows 10 Pro using GParted.

Deleting Preinstalled Partitions

Using GParted

GParted is a free and open-source partition editor that can be used to manage partitions on your hard drive. To delete the preinstalled partitions, follow these steps:

1. Boot your laptop from a USB drive or DVD containing the GParted Live ISO.
2. Select "GParted Live (Default settings)" from the boot menu.
3. Once GParted loads, identify the preinstalled partitions on your laptop's hard drive. They are typically labeled as "System," "Recovery," and "EFI System Partition."
4. Right-click on each partition and select "Delete."
5. Click the "Apply" button to apply the changes.

Note: Deleting preinstalled partitions will erase all data on those partitions. Make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

Installing Windows 10 Pro

Once the preinstalled partitions have been deleted, you can proceed with installing Windows 10 Pro. Here's how:

1. Insert the Windows 10 Pro installation media (USB drive or DVD) into your laptop.
2. Restart your laptop and boot from the installation media.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your language, time and currency format, and keyboard layout.
4. When prompted, select "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)."
5. On the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, select the unallocated space on your laptop's hard drive.
6. Click "Next" to begin the installation process.

Once the installation is complete, you will have a fresh copy of Windows 10 Pro installed on your laptop.

Conclusion

By deleting the preinstalled partitions and installing Windows 10 Pro using GParted, you can customize your new laptop's setup and ensure a clean and optimal operating system experience. Remember to back up important files before making any changes to your hard drive partitions.