Multiple OSs


  1. Xader
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    Multiple OSs


    Here's the deal.

    I'm attempting to reformat and reinstall Windows 7 on a friends Dell Inspiron 1750.

    The issue I'm finding is that upon install, I'm seeing 3 partitions. "OEM (Reserved)" - 39.0MB, "System" - 14GB, and "Primary" - 284GB. OEM and System can not be deleted or formatted.
    I install the OS on the "Primary" partition. After the installation, on bootup, there are 2 Windows 7 OSs to choose between.

    What is this second OS, and how do I get rid of it?

    Thanks!
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  3. zigzag3143
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    Xader said:
    Here's the deal.

    I'm attempting to reformat and reinstall Windows 7 on a friends Dell Inspiron 1750.

    The issue I'm finding is that upon install, I'm seeing 3 partitions. "OEM (Reserved)" - 39.0MB, "System" - 14GB, and "Primary" - 284GB. OEM and System can not be deleted or formatted.
    I install the OS on the "Primary" partition. After the installation, on bootup, there are 2 Windows 7 OSs to choose between.

    What is this second OS, and how do I get rid of it?

    Thanks!
    The easiest way is to boot from the dvd format the drive then do a clean install of win 7.
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  4. Xader
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    Well, the issue seems to be solved. The first clean install did not help, but the second (same exact process) apparently did.

    Go figure..well thanks again!
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