Dell computer question for computer builders

[Curt Harms]

The only reason your machine wouldn't run Windows 10 is if there's something 'odd' about the BIOS or some off-the-wall hardware component for which there is not yet a Win10 driver. Here's one article on how to check compatibility:

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/chec...ns-windows-10/

You're wise to have separate partitions for O.S./apps and data. You can also download a Windows 10 DVD and install from scratch if you want. If you have the 25 digit Windows 8 key - and you can retrieve it if you don't - that should activate a clean install of Windows 10. You do need to do this by the end of July. Once a Windows 10 install is activated, Microsoft's activation servers remember the 'digital signature' of your machine. If you have to re-install Windows 10 it should automatically activate.

[David T gray]

just use this to uninstall every thing http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_..._download.html

[Brian Henderson]

I used to build all of my own computers, but years ago, I went Dell and have never had a problem. I have never had to deal with Dell again. I know they offer these services for customers who have no clue what they're doing but it certainly isn't required. And if anything goes wrong, Dell will fix it fast. My wife got a monitor that went bad after a couple of months, Dell over-nighted a new one free. I haven't had to replace motherboards but I certainly have replaced and added drives, video cards, etc. and had no problem at all.

[Larry Browning]

Tom,
Instead of doing the Windows 10 upgrade from the little icon on the taskbar, I followed this procedure to do a clean install of Windows 10 on all my computers. This will allow you to preserve all the data on your computer while removing all the programs, leaving you with a fresh system. You can then re-install only the programs you want. You can also do a complete refresh, wiping out all the data as well if you want.

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/wind...-iso-download/