I would uninstall MacAfee using free Revo Uninstaller in Advanced mode to remove all of it's remaining files and registry entries (listed in bold).
Install Microsoft Security Essentials in about a minute, allow it to update and run a scan. Then turn off it's Real Time Protection during the Upgrade.
I doing this for my friend. Just got his Dell system. I'm looking at these disks he has. Has an upgrade assistant disk. Should I load that too? Says to load it first. Has Windows 7 drivers and Windows 7 applications on it. Thanks.
I would only use the Drivers/Apps Cd after install for any favorite apps he uses and wants migrated to new install.
If any drivers are missing after Win7 install and optional Updates which supply newer drivers, then find them on the Dell Support Downloads website for his tag number. Don't change out any drivers given by Installer or Updates unless there is a performance reason.
Last edited by gregrocker; 25 Apr 2010 at 13:12.
Well i'm in process right now of installing the upgrade. I'm at the point where it asks me where do I want to install windows. Partition 1, OEM {39MB} {RESERVED} won't let me, Partition 2, {14.6 GIG} recovery, won't let me, or Partition 3, system {451.1 GIG} will let me.I wanted to clean install this with no partition. At the bottom it says to make changes to partitions,restart windows from the installation disk. Can I do this with this disk?
Try to boot the Windows 7 install DVD so you can use Custom>Drive Tools to Delete all partitions, create a new one, then format before install.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/tipstr.../bootcddvd.htm
Clean Install Windows 7
Finally got around to looking into File and Transfer Wizard concerning corrupted files.
GR is correct, you can import corruption that way.
There is a utility that parses them and can repair a corrupted file from MS, but it is now discontinued.
Glad to help.
Suggest you install your programs slowly with adequate time to gauge performance after each.
When you have it set up as you want, save a Win7 backup image externally so you never have to reinstall again, just reimage HD or a replacement using DVD Repair console/Repair CD. Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
After all updates are done and programs installed, clean and order your HD using CCleaner "Run Cleaner" and Registry tab, then state-of-the-art free Auslogics Disk and Registry defraggers. Auslogics Registry Defrag - Reviews and free Auslogics Registry Defrag downloads at Download.com
[QUOTE=gregrocker;698950]I would uninstall MacAfee using free Revo Uninstaller in Advanced mode to remove all of it's remaining files and registry entries (listed in bold).
Just wanted to know about Revo uninstaller. Is it good to use this for all program uninstalls? Worked great on McAfee! Thanks.
It's good for any program. It simply scans for leftover files and registry entries after running the programs's uninstaller.
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