Clean Install Remnants Remain


  1. MoInSTL
    Posts : 107
    Windows 7 Professional x64, SP1
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    Clean Install Remnants Remain


    I have deleted partition, used unallocated drive, formatted drive and still find my Windows Explorer pinned to my toolbar. I do have to re-install drivers. I have formatted XP Pro many times over the years and I am used to a completely formatted drive. I even ran XP to format it once.

    This has happened with all builds and RC 1. Running Dell Mini 9 with SSD. So I don't know if it's 7 or my SSD but no icon I pinned should be there on first boot.

    Thanks in advance.
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  3. Win7User512
    Posts : 1,487
    Windows 7 x64 / Same
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    Isn't Explorer pinned to the taskbar by default?
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  4. MoInSTL
    Posts : 107
    Windows 7 Professional x64, SP1
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    No. Windows Explorer, not IE.
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  6. ten
    Posts : 266
    XP / Windows 7 Pro RTM
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    It's pinned by default. Media Player, IE and Windows Explorer I believe.
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  7. Win7User512
    Posts : 1,487
    Windows 7 x64 / Same
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    MoInSTL said:
    No. Windows Explorer, not IE.
    Yes, Windows Explorer is pinned on the taskbar by default.
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