220-1002 · Question #712
Which of the following would be the FASTEST method to perform a clean install of the latest Windows OS?
The correct answer is A. USB media. USB media (specifically USB 3.x flash drives) provides the fastest clean installation method because of its high sequential read speeds and instant random-access capability. Optical drives (B) are limited by rotational mechanics and much slower read rates. Network boot (C)…
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Which of the following would be the FASTEST method to perform a clean install of the latest Windows OS?
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- AUSB media
- BOptical drive
- CNetwork boot
- DIn-place upgrade
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A93% (26)
- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
Explanation
USB media (specifically USB 3.x flash drives) provides the fastest clean installation method because of its high sequential read speeds and instant random-access capability. Optical drives (B) are limited by rotational mechanics and much slower read rates. Network boot (C) depends on LAN/server bandwidth, which rarely exceeds a local USB drive's throughput. An in-place upgrade (D) is not a clean install at all - it preserves existing files and settings, takes longer, and may carry over existing issues. Booting from a USB drive is the industry-standard fastest method for deploying a fresh Windows installation.
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