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“The ‘Reset this PC’ option in Windows wipes all drives.”
“Installing Windows wipes all hard drives in the PC.” does windows install wipe all drives
No, installing Windows does not wipe all drives by default. Generally, the installation process only affects the specific drive or partition you select as the installation target. “The ‘Reset this PC’ option in Windows wipes
Report compiled: April 2026 – Based on Windows 10/11 installation behavior. does windows install wipe all drives
When booting from a Windows Installation Media (USB/DVD), the setup process follows a specific hierarchy regarding drive detection and formatting.