How can I repair my W7 OS?


  1. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    How can I repair my W7 OS?


    I have noticed that my W7 OS 64bit has not been running correctly and would like to try an OS repair.
    I have done a sfc/scannow for the command prompt and it has shown it has some corrupted files.
    But how can I repair my OS yet keep the start menu and games screen intact?
    I have over 600GB on my second D drive and I am worried I will have to reinstall everything which will take me days.
    I there any way around this? I have no backup or restore.
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  2. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #2

    This will show you how to do a repair upgrade install to fix your currently installed Windows 7 and preserve your user accounts, data, programs, and system drivers.


    Repair Install
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  3. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks,I hope you understand how much your help is appreciated.
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  4. Posts : 11,840
    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
       #4

    Be sure to let us know how it comes out!
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  5. Posts : 27
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks, that appears to have worked perfectly.
    Is there any advantage to doing a clean install over doing the upgrade over the existing W7 install?
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  6. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #6

    The advantage is that you'll have a fresh clean install, but you'll need to re-install all your programs, import all your data, etc.
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  7. Posts : 5,795
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #7

    Barso said:
    I have no backup or restore.
    That should be your very first problem to resolve. If you have no backup for this data, than it can't be important to you.

    Get a cheap 1 TB or larger external drive, and keep your data safe!
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