| Windows 7: Windows 7 Installation Issues (PLEASE HELP) |
26 Jan 2013
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Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker If the diagnostic partition cannot be found then you can delete all partitions using the Clean command. Later the Dell diagnostics are available online from Dell PC Diagnostics | Dell US
Another way to access the Command Line is choose Repair My Computer on the second screen when you boot into DVD: System Recovery Options
If you cannot get the prompt to Press Any Key to boot Disk at reboot, try tapping the f12 BIOS Boot Menu key at boot, choose the DVD drive. Any prompt now? If not then burn another DVD from the link provided. If that fails try writing to flash stick, booting under USB, Removable or HD's. If that fails, unplug the DVD drive and try again. Thanks for replying. Ok, I'll try the Clean Command. That worked (restarted the PC got a prompt to press any key), now I'm reinstall Windows 7 I have:
Disk 0 Partition: WINDOWS 7 Total size: 100.0 GB Free Space: 99.99 GB Type: System
Disk 0 Unallocated Space Total size: 198.1 GB Free Space: 198.1 GB Type: (Blank)
My question is I would like the whole HDD for Windows 7, b/c I plan to play PC games (The Sims 3). Should I do the the Clean Command again to change the size of it? If so, can you tell me the specific size it should be, please? I remember looking at it (before doing the Clean Command, that there was a partition for System reserve and another partition (I'm assuming it's was for Windows 7).
Sorry for the stupid question(s)! I appreciate you helping me so far!
Last edited by Kesha; 26 Jan 2013 at 12:27 PM..
Reason: Grammar :o)
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26 Jan 2013
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#12 | | Win7 x 6 PC's California, Florida, Boston |
If you want a full disk partition for Windows 7 then after the Clean Command reports it completed, type Exit, close the box, then click Install Now,
at drive selection screen click Drive Options shown in Steps 6/7 of Clean Install Windows 7, create New partition with the full size given, Format it and click Next to begin install.
Ignore the 100mb Boot partition created at front of drive.
While it is installing please read over the steps to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 again. The extent to which you use the tools and methods given will determine if you get and how long you keep a perfect install. | My System Specs | | |
26 Jan 2013
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Quote: Originally Posted by gregrocker If you want a full disk partition for Windows 7 then after the Clean Command reports it completed, type Exit, close the box, then click Install Now,
at drive selection screen click Drive Options shown in Steps 6/7 of Clean Install Windows 7, create New partition with the full size given, Format it and click Next to begin install.
Ignore the 100mb Boot partition created at front of drive.
While it is installing please read over the steps to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 again. The extent to which you use the tools and methods given will determine if you get and how long you keep a perfect install. Thanks for the help! I got it to work (I'm using my PC that I wanted to fix). I appreciate your help so much!
I have one thing that I would like to fix and I promise you I'll leave you alone!
I activate Windows on my PC, and I would like to know is there any way to get 100 gb that I used labeled as WINDOWS 7.
The Unallocated partition, I followed the link for Clean Windows Tutorial, then I was able to install Windows, without any issue. (THANK YOU SO MUCH!!)
But now I would like to get use my whole HDD I see that I only have the 198 gb. How can I change it to 298 gb?
After this I'll leave you alone! | My System Specs | | |
26 Jan 2013
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#14 | | Win7 x 6 PC's California, Florida, Boston |
I gave you the step to create a full disk partition so I dont' know why you ended up with 100gb.
To add the unallocated space follow this tutorial and just keep clicking next: Partition or Volume - Extend
You can label partition by rightlcicking on the C drive in Start>Computer, then choose Properties and type in a label in the empty box at top. | My System Specs | | |
26 Jan 2013
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#15 | | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 New Jersey |
Have you figured it out ? Post a shot of disk management.  start>right click computer>manage> wait a few seconds> left hand side choose disk management> wait a few more seconds> post a pic of the results. Screenshots and Files - Upload and Post in Seven Forums | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Built by Me ! OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 CPU Intel Core i5 3570k @ 4.2 GHz Motherboard MSI Z77A-G45 Memory 16GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600 MHz 10-10-10-27 Graphics Card MSI GTX660 Twin Frozr3 2GB/OC Sound Card Realtek HD Monitor(s) Displays Dell 19" HP 23" Sony Bravia 40" Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Fellowes KWD 855 Mouse Microsoft Wireless PSU Corsair HX750 80+Gold Case Corsair Vengeance Series C70 Gun Metal Black Cooling Cooler Master Hyper N520, Arctic Alumina Thermal Compound Hard Drives OCZ Vertex 4 119GB SSD
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Thank you guys, Gregrocker & AddRAM!
Yes, was able to fix it! I did the reinstall over and finally got all my HDD! I truly appreciate!!!
Sure, I'll be glad to (post a pic). | My System Specs | | |
26 Jan 2013
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I do!
Hopefully no more issues! Thank you for the link/gift!!
Will do!
Again, thanks for everything!!!!! | My System Specs | | |
26 Jan 2013
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#19 | | Win7 x 6 PC's California, Florida, Boston |
You're most welcome. | My System Specs | | |
26 Jan 2013
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#20 | | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 New Jersey |
| My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Built by Me ! OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1 CPU Intel Core i5 3570k @ 4.2 GHz Motherboard MSI Z77A-G45 Memory 16GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600 MHz 10-10-10-27 Graphics Card MSI GTX660 Twin Frozr3 2GB/OC Sound Card Realtek HD Monitor(s) Displays Dell 19" HP 23" Sony Bravia 40" Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 Keyboard Fellowes KWD 855 Mouse Microsoft Wireless PSU Corsair HX750 80+Gold Case Corsair Vengeance Series C70 Gun Metal Black Cooling Cooler Master Hyper N520, Arctic Alumina Thermal Compound Hard Drives OCZ Vertex 4 119GB SSD
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