one question?


  1. Posts : 28
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    one question?


    i want to restore my laptop.and i have got "drivers and utilities cd" with my laptop.
    So,do i need to take "backup" to restore or the cd will do it?

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  2. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #2

    Hello Karan.



    If you want to reinstall Windows 7 that disk won't do it.

    If you just need a system repair disk, have a look at this tutorial at the link below, it will not reinstall Windows either, it's just a repair disk.

    How to Create a Windows 7 System Repair Disc


    Here's some interesting info you may find useful and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.

    After you have copied out or made back-ups of the data you need to save to external media; if you can find an exact Windows version that the PC shipped with you can do a clean install using the activation key on the COA sticker attached to the PC though it may require a robo-call to MS to sort the OEM batch-key.

    How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone


    If you can't find an exact same version, you could use the info in this tutorial to create an "all Versions" installer of any version Windows installer, to install using the same method I posted above.

    Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create


    After you have made backups of everything you care to save, the best method is to do a complete wipe (secure erase) of the entire Hard Disk Drive first, it over-writes everything, all the old Windows code including all the old drivers/programs, giving you the best possible space to install Windows to.

    SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #3

    How to use Dell Recovery, & how to order Recovery Disks.
    Dell - Support
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  4. Posts : 28
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks a lot
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