How to delete XP settings from W7 install.


  1. DigitalRush
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    W7 64bit
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    How to delete XP settings from W7 install.


    Hi, I've just installed a W7, and it has stored my old XP folders & settings under a new folder called Windows.old, directly under another folder called Windows. By instaling W7 I was hoping to reformat the HD and erace all previous files from when XP was instaled.

    Is there a way to completely delete the XP Windows record now stored as Windows.old? Thanks.
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  3. JuicyFruitSweeT
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    Windows 7 Professional
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    u can do a clean install by choosing Custom > choose HD > advanced setting > Format
    ur whole PC is brand new again =)
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  4. rerice
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    windows 7 RTM
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    You can delete the entire Windows.old file. Just right click and Delete.
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  6. Dave76
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    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
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    DigitalRush said:
    Hi, I've just installed a W7, and it has stored my old XP folders & settings under a new folder called Windows.old, directly under another folder called Windows. By instaling W7 I was hoping to reformat the HD and erace all previous files from when XP was instaled.

    Is there a way to completely delete the XP Windows record now stored as Windows.old? Thanks.
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    The Windows.old files is your XP settings and some files. Look at it, if there's anything you want to keep you can copy them.

    Then delete the folder. It will tell you it's to large for the recycle bin and will be permanently deleted, click OK.
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  7. DigitalRush
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    Thanks all, appreciaite that very much. cheers.
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