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I think a formatted clean install from boot is a great idea so you know you have it as clean as it gets.
Here is what I would do:
Back up all of your files, Boot into the Win7 DVD Repair console, from the list of recovery tools open a Command Line and type:
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (for Windows 7 hard drive, probably 0)
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
assign letter=c:
active
format
exit
If EISA partition refuses to delete, then type Exit and start again with Command Line:
DISKPART
LIST DISK
SELECT DISK # (for Windows 7 hard drive, probably 0)
LIST PARTITION
SELECT PARTITION # (for EISA partition)
delete partition override
exit
Now start over to complete Commands given at top.
Now boot back into the Win7 DVD and select Install Now, plug ethernet and select "Connect to Internet during Install" to get latest drivers/updates into installer during install, then Custom install.
On the Custom drives screen the one big C: partition which was formatted using DISKPART commands should appear correctly. If it somehow says Unallocated space, then use the Drive Tools there to Create New Partition(s) and format before install.
Afterward check your Device manager for any missing drivers, browsing from Device's Driver tab>Update Drivers to your Drivers CD, where you should also find any favorite apps. Otherwise check the Support Downloads web page for your model computer.
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