I need advice whether or not to do a fresh install of windows

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  1. mitchell65
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    To get copies of Microsoft operating systems from school indicates that they are for student use. To install them in someone else's PC albeit a relative of yours is not only an illegal act on your part that could get you banned from this Forum but you would be involving other people in your criminality.
    Buy a legal copy of the software you need from Microsoft then follow Gregs guide to a clean install!
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  3. gregrocker
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    Zach1928 said:
    I'll keep that guide handy. Again my only reluctance is that my parents are the only ones who use the machine and I don't want to lose anything important in the process. Do you think the event viewer would have anything worth while that could root out an issue without having to just wipe everything?
    To find out if its reparable, work through these Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7
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  4. Zach1928
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    gregrocker said:
    Zach1928 said:
    I'll keep that guide handy. Again my only reluctance is that my parents are the only ones who use the machine and I don't want to lose anything important in the process. Do you think the event viewer would have anything worth while that could root out an issue without having to just wipe everything?
    To find out if its reparable, work through these Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7
    Thanks for the link, sir
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  6. gregrocker
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    If you'll report back on the steps interactively we can help you further.
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  7. Zach1928
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    Yeah for sure. I'm currently putting up baseboards so it won't be until tomorrow at the earliest
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  8. Zach1928
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    gregrocker said:
    If you'll report back on the steps interactively we can help you further.
    Can you get anything out of these? I can also pull up the minidump files. I have a feeling this may be graphics related..
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  10. gregrocker
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    If more isn't revealed using the System Resources in Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7
    then post up the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Posting Instructions - Windows 7 Forums in our Crashes forum for specialized help.
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