I hate windows 7

As you forgot the tutorial I posted to wipe the HD before reinstall, here are the rest of the steps which can give you a perfect install if you want one:

gregrocker said:

Wiping your HD is an important first step as it will overwrite any infected or conflicting code. Use tutorial linked: https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

The installer is mostly driver-complete with newer arriving quickly via optional Windows Updates. Any drivers then missing in Device Manager can be found on the Support Downloads webpage for your computer or device model. I would not change any drivers given by installer/updates unless performance dictates, then start with display, chipset.

I install programs slowly over time to gauge performance after each. I don't let any programs write themselves into msconfig>Startup except AV (lightweight free MS Security Essentials or Avast 5) and gadgets - any others freeload on CPU/RAM and can spy on you.

When it is finished, clean and order your HD perfectly with state-of-the-art CCleaner and Auslogics Disk and Registry defraggers monthly.

If performance probs persist, google text and ID# of repeat errors in Event Viewer>Admin View to learn how others solved them. Click through WEI score at Computer>Properties to resolve any cued issues on Advanced Tools page, work through errors in the Performance log found there, and Generate A System Health Report. Monitor processes working at idle closely.

Enjoy Windows 7!

Nice to see you running windows 7 happily now. On a side note, youve been able to format within the windows installer since at least xp (not sure about 2000 but possibly).

So I take it you originally did an upgrade install from XP? I dont really recommend that path as it can cause all sorts of issues.

After installing windows I usually install Recuva (file undelete) and ccleaner (crap cleaner) from piriform.com. If you do run ccleaner, make sure you go through its options and dont just run it blindly. And dont touch its registry "fixer" for now (even though I use it). By default the program will remove browser history, so go through the options and check to see if you want to keep such items.

Ah thanks for the reminder, so long ago....

boohbah said:

I'm pleased to hear your issue is resolved, does this mean you will be wanting to change your name!
how about- iusedtohatewindows7

I would if i could. Think I'm stuck with my name now.

Brink, you are a trip Your'e like a mad scientist rubbing your hands together.