Next, it would be best to have a Windows 10 or 11 license key to activate the OS while running it from your USB drive, though ...

Make sure to not delete anything on your old drive Use a Windows 10 DVD or USB drive with installer on to begin installation.

all editions of Windows 10, Windows Servers 2016 and 2019. This update package is necessary as a Windows installation image may contain old, outdated anti-malware definitions and software binaries.