Format OS Drive and Restore


  1. riggs614
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    Windows 7 x64
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    Format OS Drive and Restore


    I currently have a 250gb HDD as my OS and want to image it (done with Windows already), format and re-image..

    I just want to start new, and I messed with the partitions w/out formatting, and just want to start clean.

    What is the best course of action? Thanks in advance.
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  3. Bare Foot Kid
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    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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    Hello riggs614!





    Have a look at the info below and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.


    Then have a look at this tutorial at the link below.

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    After you have made backups of everything you care to save and you want to do a real wipe "secure erase" to the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) have a look at this tutorial at the link below, it over-writes everything, all the old Windows code including the old Windows drivers, everything all data, giving you the best possible space to install Windows 7 to; it goes hand-in-hand with a clean install.

    SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

    How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7

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  4. karlsnooks
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    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
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    To image your Microsoft Win 7 system, use Microsoft Win 7 Backup and Restore.

    Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
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