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01-31-2012   #1


Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
 
 

Should I restore my factory settings

i have just brought a new laptop. I got a bit excited and downloaded to much software etc and made to many changes. now Im not happy with it!

should i restore to factory settings and start fresh?

THANKS

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01-31-2012   #2
Arc


windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit SP 1
 
 


Restoring to factory settings is a good idea, but before that, back up your user dara and other data (documents, music, movies, pictures etc) externally.
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01-31-2012   #3


Windows 7 SP1, Home Premium, 64-bit
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by TWardy View Post
i have just brought a new laptop. I got a bit excited and downloaded to much software etc and made to many changes. now Im not happy with it!

should i restore to factory settings and start fresh?

THANKS
You could consider using System Restore to a point before you went crazy with the software downloads--if you have such a restore point. If that fails or is unavailable, then using your factory restore partition or disks would do it.
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01-31-2012   #4


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


If I may offer another suggestion. Download a plain vanilla Windows 7 disc from MyDigitalLife.info and do a fresh, clean install. Get the version that corresponds to your version, and then go to your manufacturer's website and download your drivers to a flash drive. Your end result will be even better than when you first booted up the new laptop.
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01-31-2012   #5


Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
 
 


I like the sound of that deacon but am having trouble with it. I'm on digit link site, not sure what to download?
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01-31-2012   #6


Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
 
 


Windows 7 Digital River direct links: Multiple Languages; X86 & X64 - Page 60

You want to go under Media Refresh, and choose the language, version, and platform you need (such as Home Premium, English, x64).
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01-31-2012   #7


ME/XP/Vista/Win7
 
 


information   Information
We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create


Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?
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01-31-2012   #8


 
 


I use to do that. Download a bunch of crap I really did not need then I deleted it and the programs always left junk files. Then I learned to just use what comes with the computer except CCleaner, Revo Uninstaller and a cupola of good virus programs. You think its gonna run better if I get all of this stuff that promises its gonna run better. The bad thing about re-installing is you have to update all those windows files. But its a good way to start over unless you do the same thing again and start loading up with junk you don't need. Done that...
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02-01-2012   #9


Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
 
 


Haha crank. Glad I'm not the only one
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02-02-2012   #10


Windows 7 Ultimate x86/Ubuntu
 
 


Next time you go 'crazy' with Software, use Sandboxie so they do not get fully installed and you can remove them with an ease of a button. If you like it however you can install it.
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