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  1. Tews
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    Good luck!
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  3. minimoog
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    Sooo i've got the install dvd on an external hd and the installers loading but it doesn't give me the option to format the partition for a clean install, which is what im really after. Does it only give you the option if your booting from the installer? Is there anyway around this?
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  4. Tews
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    When you are finished installing all you need to do is delete the windows.old folder.. While it is not the same as a true format, it is the next best thing...

    How to Delete the Windows.old Folder in Windows 7
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  6. theog
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    minimoog said:
    Sooo i've got the install dvd on an external hd and the installers loading but it doesn't give me the option to format the partition for a clean install, which is what im really after. Does it only give you the option if your booting from the installer? Is there anyway around this?
    Try this:
    SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
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