Performing a clean install


  1. Posts : 4
    32 bit
       #1

    Performing a clean install


    Hi, I usually just follow the instructions on the windows installer when trying to reformat my computer. However I remember coming across a link which explains how to do a COMPLETE format and fresh install correctly.
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  2. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #2

    I'm not sure what link you are referring to or what you mean by a "COMPLETE format", but why do you think you need to do anything other than what you usually do? What's wrong with that method?
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  3. Posts : 1,449
    Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit
       #3

    follow the instructions in the following link which will tell you step by step on what to do to do a clean install:

    Clean Install Windows 7

    hopefully that should help ya out. Post back if you need further assistance.
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  4.    #4

    In addition the same reinstall steps in picture below compile everything that works best in tens of thousands of installs we've helped with here. You'll get and keep a perfect install to the exact extent you stick with those steps, tools and methods.
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  5. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #5

    You only format the partition you want to install windows on, or you delete all the partitions down to unallocated space and create new partitions or simply click next.
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  6. Posts : 4
    32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    I guess I wasn't clear enough so let me make my situation more clear. Basically, I'm performing a clean install but want it so that when I do it allows me still use the windows recovery tools (using the recovery CD). Currently, when I try and do so it says the following:


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    This is a picture of my current HDD's. Windows is installed on the C drive, and the second HDD is used for data;

    http://puu.sh/9ObE0/4391344aa6.jpg

    Also I seem to have two programme files folders atm, which I don't want:

    http://puu.sh/9ObFi/178f30273a.png
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  7.    #7

    Are you using the latest official installation media for your licensed version from Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7?

    If you installed with pre-SP1 media or are using a pre-SP1 Repair disk then you need to download and burn the latest with SP1 or generate a new System Repair Disk to avoid that error when trying to access System Recovery Options.


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  8. Posts : 4
    32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I think the installation I used wasn't pre sp1, since it did run a lot of windows update after windows installed. To get to the recovery window, I just used the same USB (which I installed windows from) , so maybe that's why it didn't work?
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  9. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #9

    harshil said:

    Also I seem to have two programme files folders atm, which I don't want:
    That's normal and expected.
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  10. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #10

    You are supposed to have 2 program file folders, don`t worry about it and leave it alone already.
    Last edited by AddRAM; 22 Apr 2015 at 17:48.
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