Although doing an in-place upgrade using Windows Update is the easiest way to install version 1803, you’re likely to come across issues and errors as a result of possible software and driver incompatibility, configuration issues, and more. A clean installation reduces the chances of running into problems because it deletes everything on the hard drive and installs a fresh copy of Windows 10 with the April 2018 Update. In addition, if you’ve been using the same installation for a long time, a clean install of Windows 10 can help to improve performance, startup times, memory usage, and fix many existing problems. In this hands-on video, you’ll learn the steps to successfully do a clean installation of Windows 10 version 1803 on your desktop, laptop, or tablet using the Media Creation Tool to create a bootable media.

How to do a clean install of Windows 10 version 1803

After creating the USB bootable media, you can proceed to install Windows 10. Here’s how: You can also check this guide that outlines every step to prepare, create a backup, and start with a fresh copy of Windows 10. In the case you want to speed up the install process, you can also do an in-place upgrade using these instructions. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.