: Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) .
: If you kept your old drive as a secondary storage device, you might need to use Disk Management to assign it a new drive letter so it shows up in File Explorer. Summary Table: Reinstallation Quick Facts Tool/Method Media Creation Microsoft Media Creation Tool Requires 8GB+ USB drive Activation Digital License Link to Microsoft Account first Install Type Custom (Advanced) Cleans the drive for a fresh start Hard Drive Setup Disk Management Used to recognize extra drives reinstall windows 10 new hard drive
: Follow the prompts to select your region and Wi-Fi network. : Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)