Help with windows 7 installation

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  1. Posts : 21
    windows vista 32bit
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       #11

    I tried the clean install for windows 7 but it came up with an error i set it back to fdactory defults now ??
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  2.    #12

    Please post back the exact error message and at what step given here the error appears: Clean Install Windows 7

    Please fill out your System Specs in bottom left corner of post.
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  3. Posts : 21
    windows vista 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #13

    I dont remember the exact error but it happened when it started to expand the files
    btw do i have to format all the partions because i dident do that i only formatted my main one (360) gig that had my current OS on it. i dident format the others because i was worried that it may not let me take it back to factory settings in case of a failure
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  4. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #14

    How to Upgrade to Windows 7 & Migrate Settings


    * 1 Download and run Microsoft's Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to determine if your hardware is capable of running Windows 7. Be sure to turn on all devices that you intend to use with this computer so that the tool can make a complete determination. You can run this on Vista or XP. The Upgrade Advisor will give you a hardware compatibility report. Carefully look over this report to see if you need to resolve any issues before installing Windows 7. Visit the Windows 7 Compatibility Center for information on what will work with Windows 7.

    * 2 Back up your system so that if something goes wrong, you can recover your data and applications. Although the Microsoft tool works quite well, it is important to remember that things can happen to derail your upgrade/migration, such as a power outage.

    * 3 Insert the Windows 7 install media if you are running an upgradable version of Windows Vista. When you see the "Install Windows" page, click "Install now." If your computer is connected to the Internet, get the latest updates. Accept the license terms and click "Next." When presented with the install options, select "Upgrade." The Windows 7 install procedure will preserve your data, applications and settings so that you will not need to re-install them. Skip to Step 5.

    * 4 Save your files and settings on another computer, USB drive, external hard drive or a network share if you are running Windows XP or a version of Vista that cannot be upgraded. Install Windows 7 on your computer. Click "Start" and type "Easy Transfer" in the search box. Click on "Windows Easy Transfer" in the "Results" box. Provide confirmation or an administrator password if prompted. Windows 7 will now transfer your files and settings.

    * 5 Reshare your shared printers. Click "Start" and "Devices and Printers." Locate the printer you want to share, and right-click on it. Click "Printer properties," and on the "Sharing" tab, select "Share this printer." Click "OK."
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  5.    #15

    Make your Recovery Disks so you have another method for Factory Recovery in case it won't run from boot: Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility

    Now boot the Win7 DVD, select Custom install, use Drive Options to format install partition, start Install.

    Proceed with these illustrated Steps: Clean Install Windows 7

    If you receive the failure or error again, post back the exact step where it happens and the exact wording of error message.
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