Clean Windows Install
A "clean" install is a fresh, untouched install of Windows. It involves completely wiping data from any/all drives in the PC and installing an official Windows version directly from Microsoft.
If needed, a clean Windows installation will resolve most technical issues. In some cases, such as with Dark and Darker, a game-ban leaves trace files that our spoofer software cannot remove, and as such a clean Windows reinstall is needed.
Requirements
100GB+ available disk storage space
a Windows license key
for Windows 11, click here to shop license keys (typically under $25 USD)
for Windows 10, click here to shop license keys (typically under $10 USD)
if you already have an activated copy of Windows on the PC:
if you have a PC that was pre-built and/or purchased from a retail store, the PC likely has an OEM license key which is bound to the PC; Windows will automatically restore the active license to the PC when reinstalled
if you login with Microsoft for your PC's account, Windows will automatically restore the active license to the PC when reinstalled
if you do not login with Microsoft, you can view your current license using a tool like ProduKey
It is the responsibility of the user (you) to manage the licensing for the PC. We (DEXAiM) will not be held responsible for loss of licensing nor will we assist you in recovering lost/invalid licenses.
Clean Installation for Windows 11 Instructions
Follow the official guide from Microsoft
Microsoft explains it way better than we can. You can read that guide here.
Video Guide
Clean Installation for Windows 10 Instructions
Follow the official guide from Microsoft
Microsoft explains it way better than we can. You can read that guide here - the only change is using the installation media for Windows 10. You can download the tool for creating a Windows 10 USB here.
Video Guide
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