How to Reinstall Windows 7, 10 Without CD/DVD or Flash Drive
Reinstalling Windows is not something that you look forward to but sometimes it becomes necessary to perform a clean installation of the operating system due to various reasons such as hard drive failure, malware, system crashes, and so on. Most of the time, people rely on a CD/DVD or Flash drive to reinstall Windows, but there are other methods that can be used to reinstall Windows without the need for these devices. In this article, we will discuss how to reinstall Windows 7, Windows 10 without CD/DVD or Flash Drive.
Reinstalling Windows 7 without CD/DVD or Flash Drive
Reinstalling Windows 7 without CD/DVD or Flash Drive is possible if you have a Windows 7 installation disc or a system repair disc. This method involves using the built-in Windows recovery tools to repair or reinstall the operating system.
Step 1: Access Windows Recovery Tools
To access Windows recovery tools, you need to have a Windows 7 installation disc or a system repair disc. Insert the disc into your computer and restart the system. Press any key to boot from the disc when prompted. Select your language preferences and click “Next”. Click “Repair your computer” in the lower-left corner of the “Install Windows” screen.
Step 2: Select the Operating System to Repair
In the “System Recovery Options”, select the operating system that you want to repair or reinstall. Click “Next”. If prompted, enter your administrator username and password.
Step 3: Choose the Reinstall Option
In the “System Recovery Options”, select “reinstall Windows.” Specify your language and other preferences, and click “Next”. Accept the license terms and click “Next”. Select the “Custom” (clean) installation option.
Step 4: Clean Installation of Windows 7
In the “Where do you want to install Windows” screen, select the drive or partition that you want to use. Click “Next”. The installation process will begin and may take up to an hour or more depending on the system specifications. Once the installation is complete, your computer will restart and Windows 7 will be reinstalled without the need for a CD/DVD or Flash Drive.
Reinstalling Windows 10 without CD/DVD or Flash Drive
Reinstalling Windows 10 without CD/DVD or Flash Drive is possible if you have a Windows 10 installation disc or a system repair disc. This method involves using the built-in Windows recovery tools to repair or reinstall the operating system.
Step 1: Access Windows Recovery Tools
To access Windows recovery tools, you need to have a Windows 10 installation disc or a system repair disc. Insert the disc into your computer and restart the system. Press any key to boot from the disc when prompted. Select your language preferences and click “Next”. Click “Repair your computer” in the lower-left corner of the “Install Windows” screen.
Step 2: Select the Operating System to Repair
In the “System Recovery Options”, select the operating system that you want to repair or reinstall. Click “Next”. If prompted, enter your administrator username and password.
Step 3: Choose the Reinstall Option
In the “System Recovery Options”, select “reinstall Windows.” Specify your language and other preferences, and click “Next”. Accept the license terms and click “Next”. Select the “Custom” (clean) installation option.
Step 4: Clean Installation of Windows 10
In the “Where do you want to install Windows” screen, select the drive or partition that you want to use. Click “Next”. The installation process will begin and may take up to an hour or more depending on the system specifications. Once the installation is complete, your computer will restart and Windows 10 will be reinstalled without the need for a CD/DVD or Flash Drive.
FAQ
Q. Can I reinstall Windows without a product key?
A. No, you need a valid product key to activate Windows after the reinstallation process.
Q. Will my data be lost during the reinstallation process?
A. Yes, all of the data on your hard drive will be erased during the reinstallation process. It is recommended to back up your data before reinstalling Windows.
