Revert to previous installation of Windows 7 (windows.old)


  1. MarioBros
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    Revert to previous installation of Windows 7 (windows.old)


    Greetings everyone.
    I'm new to this forum, please excuse me if I violate any rules.

    I need help regarding Windows 7.
    I'm previously running Windows 7 SP1, I have a driver problem with my graphic card. I wanted to do a test and so I did a new Windows 7 install on the same partition, I'm done with the test and I want to go back to my previous Windows 7. I tried EasyBCD, Windows Repair through booting from Windows 7 disk. But there is only 1 boot entry which is the new Windows 7. I need to go back to my Windows 7 SP1. Or at least let me have dual boot option. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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  3. gregrocker
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    Do you have a Win backup image? Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup

    If you overwrote Win7 partition, you cannot go back to it unless you have a windows.old folder in the root of the drive: How to restore a Windows 7-based computer to a previous Windows installation by using the Windows.old folder
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  4. MarioBros
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    Hi gregrocker, thanks for reply.
    No I dont have image backup but I still have the windows.old folder untouched. I have read the link you provided, but it seems too complex for inexperienced like me. Do you have other way? Maybe dual boot instead?
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  6. gregrocker
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    Dual boot with what?
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  7. MarioBros
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    Nevermind, my friend came over to my rescue. He managed to resurrect my previous Windows 7.

    Thanks for your replies gregrocker, I'll get back to this forum again :)
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