Matching Pairs Install WindowsOnline version Installation Preparation Steps by Mr. Balcarcel 1 Configure the boot sequence 2 Back up existing data 3 Locate application software and licensing keys 4 Create a system image 5 Obtain the installation media and product key All applications on the destination machine must be reinstalled after performing the Windows 10 clean installation Creating an image of the source computer lets you restore the computer to its original state in the event that the clean install fails You must configure the destination computer to boot from the installation media A clean install deletes all existing files. You should back up all data you do not want to lose. You can do this using many different methods Installation media can be obtained from a retail store or by creating the media using the Media Creation Tool.