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I’m looking for a technician who can remotely guide me through a clean installation of Windows on a desktop PC. The goal is to move from my current unstable setup to a fresh, fully activated Windows environment without data-loss on a secondary drive. Here’s what I need from you: • Help preparing bootable media and choosing the correct Windows edition for my licence • Step-by-step guidance during BIOS/UEFI configuration and the actual install process • Post-install tasks: driver updates, Windows activation, initial security settings, and quick validation that all hardware is recognised I have a reliable internet connection and can share my screen via any remote-support tool you prefer (TeamViewer, AnyDesk, Microsoft Quick Assist, etc.). Please let me know your availability and how long the full session typically takes in your experience.
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Hi, I can remotely guide you through the complete Windows installation from preparation to final validation. During the session, I’ll walk you through the BIOS/UEFI settings and clean installation step by step, then handle the important post-install work: drivers, Windows activation, Windows Update, basic security settings, and checking that all hardware is correctly recognized. I’m comfortable working through AnyDesk, TeamViewer, or Microsoft Quick Assist, and I’ll explain each step rather than simply taking over the PC. A typical session should take around 1–2 hours, depending on the hardware, download speed, and Windows updates required. I can also help verify the final system is stable and ready for normal use before we finish.
$260 USD in 1 day
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Hi , I’m a System Engineer. I have handled countless Windows installations and would love to assist you. Please let me know a good time to discuss. Thanks
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hello, Clean Windows installations fail when BIOS settings aren’t pre-configured for the target drive type — leaving Secure Boot enabled or AHCI disabled can cause post-install driver conflicts or boot loops. Secondary drive data loss usually happens during partition selection if the installer isn’t guided to "Custom Install" and manually assigned to the correct physical disk. The approach uses Microsoft Quick Assist for secure, no-install remote guidance. We’ll start by verifying your license key matches the intended Windows edition (Home vs Pro) to avoid activation issues later. During install, I’ll guide you through disconnecting the secondary drive physically or via BIOS port disablement as a safety measure, ensuring zero risk to existing data. Post-install includes manual driver verification via Device Manager and Windows Update, plus basic security hardening (firewall, Defender updates). Is your current system UEFI or Legacy BIOS? This determines whether we need to adjust boot order settings before creating the bootable media.
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hello there, I hope you’re doing well. I’m genuinely interested in supporting your needs. I bring over 15 years of experience in IT and technical operations, specializing in: Troubleshooting Windows, macOS, Linux Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Google Workspace, DNS, Exchange, Networking, WordPress, VMs, RDP and cloud applications Automation: Power Automate, Power BI, workflow optimization, and media transcoding pipelines Content & media: Subtitles, dubbing, voice-over, transcription, video editing, audio editing/mixing, and motion graphics
$250 USD in 3 days
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I can guide the full Windows reinstall remotely from start to finish: preparing bootable media, choosing the correct edition for your licence, BIOS/UEFI setup, installation, activation, and post-install hardening. I’ll keep the process structured so your secondary drive stays untouched while we move from the unstable setup to a clean, fully activated Windows environment. A typical session runs smoothly in a few focused stages: pre-checks and media creation, the install itself, then driver updates, activation, and a quick hardware validation pass. I’m comfortable working through TeamViewer, AnyDesk, or Quick Assist, whichever is easiest for you. If you’d like, I can help you get the machine ready for the clean install and keep the entire process efficient and low-risk.
$650 USD in 8 days
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Hello, I'm Elvin Mammadov, a seasoned IT specialist with over 5 years of experience. I hold a CompTIA Server+ and CompTIA A+ certification and have a strong background in Windows Server, VMware Virtualization, Linux, and Proxmox. I have successfully completed numerous projects similar to yours and am confident I can deliver the results you need. I'm ready to leverage my skills to help you achieve your goals. Looking forward to collaborating with you!
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I hope this message finds you well, I've read your project description well and understand your requirements well and I'm ready to guide you with this project being a Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technion and Microsoft Certified System Administrator since 2009 alongside +20 years of experience in the IT industry. I'm available now and ready for starting immediately. Looking forward to hear from you to discuss more and proceed. Best Regards, Sherif Salah-EL-Din
$500 USD in 1 day
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I can walk you step by step through a clean Windows installation, BIOS/UEFI configuration, and post-install setup while protecting your secondary drive data. As a CompTIA A+ certified technician, I specialize in remote OS deployments and data preservation. I will guide you live through creating bootable media, license selection, drive partitioning, driver updates, and full system validation. The entire process typically takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on your internet and hardware speed. I am available to start immediately via AnyDesk, TeamViewer, or Quick Assist. Let me know when you'd like to get started!
$265 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I am a Windows system and technical support specialist with 8 years of experience in software development and system troubleshooting. I am familiar with Windows installation, BIOS/UEFI configuration, bootable USB setup, drivers, activation, security settings, TeamViewer, AnyDesk, and data-safe migration. I understand you want a clean Windows installation while keeping the secondary drive untouched. I can guide you through the full process remotely, from preparing the installer and BIOS settings to activation, driver updates, and final hardware checks. I'm an individual freelancer and can work on any time zone you want. Please contact me with the best time for you to have a quick chat. Thanks. Emile.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I have over 10 years of IT support experience and can remotely guide you through a clean Windows installation, including bootable media preparation, BIOS/UEFI setup, installation, drivers, activation, security settings, and hardware verification while keeping your secondary drive data safe. The full process typically takes around 2–3 hours, and I’m available to assist via AnyDesk, TeamViewer, or Quick Assist.
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I’m Habib, an IBM, Microsoft, and Google Certified IT Support Specialist with 15+ years of experience supporting Windows environments and troubleshooting PCs remotely. I can help you with the complete Windows OS installation, including preparing the system, creating/using the installation media, configuring BIOS/UEFI settings, installing the correct Windows version, installing drivers and updates, activating Windows, and configuring the basic system settings. I’ll also verify that the system is stable and all essential hardware components are working correctly after installation. I can provide the assistance remotely and guide you step by step if required. Thanks, Habib Ullah
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I can do this in 50$ to help you with the complete Windows installation remotely, including BIOS/UEFI settings, installation, drivers, activation checks and post-install testing. Since this is mainly a remote setup session, I don’t think the full $250 budget is necessary for the work involved. I’d be happy to complete it for a lower amount based on the actual scope and time required. I’ll also make sure the secondary drive is identified correctly before installation so its data is not affected.
$250 USD in 1 day
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I can remotely guide you through a clean Windows installation from preparation through final validation. I’ll help you create the bootable USB, confirm the correct Windows edition/licence, configure BIOS/UEFI safely, and ensure the secondary drive is not accidentally selected for formatting. After installation, I’ll guide you through activation, chipset/GPU/network/audio drivers, Windows Update, basic security settings, and hardware checks. **Typical session: 2–3 hours**, depending on download and installation speed. I can work through Quick Assist, AnyDesk, or another remote-support tool you prefer, with you performing the actual installation steps while I guide you.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello What I need is you, and what you need is me. Together, we are mutually beneficial, and over time, that collaboration becomes a valuable asset. Juan
$500 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I can guide you through the complete Windows reinstall remotely while making sure the secondary drive and its existing data remain untouched. A clean, correctly activated Windows installation with all hardware working properly is the goal. I’m comfortable with Windows installation, BIOS/UEFI configuration, bootable media, disk/partition selection, activation troubleshooting, driver installation, and post-install security configuration. We’ll first verify the Windows licence/edition and identify the correct system drive before making any changes. I’ll then guide the installation step by step and complete the driver, activation, Windows Update, security, and hardware checks afterward. I can work through TeamViewer, AnyDesk, or Quick Assist for the portions where remote access is available, with clear guidance during reboot/install stages. Best regards.
$250 USD in 1 day
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As a seasoned technical support professional, I'm confident in my ability to guide you through a seamless installation of the Windows OS. Over the years, I've honed my skills in BIOS/UEFI configuration, device recognition, and post-install tasks such as driver updates and Windows activation. This experience has given me a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved and tailored solutions for any challenges that may arise. Moreover, my remote-support capabilities are second to none. Whether you prefer TeamViewer, AnyDesk, or Microsoft Quick Assist, I’m proficient in all these platforms and can easily adapt to the tool of your choice. Furthermore, my expertise encompasses data preservation on secondary drives during the installation process – so you can trust that not only will your OS be stable but your valuable files will remain intact as well. Finally, time efficiency is a key priority for me. While the exact duration may vary depending on system specifications and your unique requirements, I've typically found this particular process to take anywhere between two to five hours. That said, I assure you an unyielding commitment to ensure that your new Windows environment is fully activated, error-free, and running smoothly - ready to serve you for years to come. Thank you for considering me for the job and I look forward to discussing movement to your new setup.
$500 USD in 7 days
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The phrase to worry about in your brief is "without data-loss on a secondary drive". That is where these go wrong, and it is worth knowing why before we start. Windows Setup does not label drives the way you do. Your data disk can appear as Drive 0 and your system disk as Drive 1, and the disk numbering can differ from what the BIOS shows. People delete the wrong partition at that screen every day. So before any media is written, we physically unplug the data drive. Install to a machine with only the system disk connected, then reconnect afterwards. It sounds crude and it removes the risk entirely. Two more things worth knowing. If your licence is a digital entitlement tied to the motherboard, it reactivates on its own and you do not need to hunt for a key. If it is an OEM key on a sticker, edition must match exactly or activation fails. A clean install typically runs 90 minutes to two hours, most of it waiting on drivers. I have bid near the bottom of your range because that is what the work is. Guided over Quick Assist, and I stay on the call until every device shows clean in Device Manager. What is the make and model of the PC, and is the current install Windows 10 or 11? That tells me whether TPM and Secure Boot need enabling in UEFI before we begin.
$260 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I'm a certified network technician with hands-on experience in Windows OS installation, system configuration, and IT infrastructure support. I can handle this efficiently and make sure everything is set up correctly and tested before delivery. Available to start immediately and happy to answer any questions about your setup. Proposing 280 USD for this scope.
$280 USD in 5 days
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Hi there, You need a clean Windows installation while protecting the data on your secondary drive, followed by activation, drivers, security configuration, and hardware validation. I have 20+ years in enterprise IT and 7,137+ completed Field Nation contracts. My background includes Windows administration, endpoint deployment, troubleshooting, remote support, networking, and Windows migration work. I currently support Windows 11 migration at the enterprise level, so I’m comfortable guiding a controlled installation remotely. My approach: 1. Confirm the Windows edition, license, backups, and drive layout before making changes. 2. Prepare bootable media and configure BIOS/UEFI safely. 3. Perform the clean installation while protecting the secondary drive. 4. Install drivers, activate Windows, apply security settings, and validate hardware. 5. Confirm the system is stable and document the completed setup. A typical session should take approximately **2–4 hours**, depending on installation and update times. I can start promptly and provide remote guidance throughout the process. Three questions: 1. Which Windows version and edition are currently licensed? 2. Is the secondary drive physically separate from the Windows installation drive? 3. Do you have a current backup of important data before we begin? William
$400 USD in 4 days
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Hello, I can help you with this clean Windows install. Here's my approach: First, I'll confirm your Windows license type (Home/Pro) and download the matching ISO via the official Media Creation Tool, then prepare a bootable USB. I'll guide you through backing up/isolating your secondary drive so it's untouched during install — we'll disconnect it or carefully select only the OS drive during setup to avoid any data loss. I'll walk you through BIOS/UEFI settings (boot order, secure boot) step by step via screen share. After install, I'll help you activate Windows, update all drivers (especially chipset, GPU, network), configure Windows Security/Defender, and confirm all hardware shows up correctly in Device Manager. A session like this typically takes 60-90 minutes depending on your internet speed and PC specs. I'm available.
$250 USD in 1 day
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