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How to "start over" with PC. XP updated to 7 Pro - Clean Slate?
Forgive me. New to the forum, read some threads, searched... but I do not feel I understand everything I need to know.
Background:
Old IBM desktop PC was running XP. Over a year ago I updated to Windows 7 Pro when I was in college... there was a promotion for college students I took advantage of. I was able to download something and upgrade (no install disk or retail image). I should note this was a legit download from an officiate with Microsoft... not some torrent thing. I have old emails from it saved, wonder if I could download it again?? Doubtful.
I have a lot of important files on my PC of my child. I want to get an external, move EVERYTHING to it (in the best way possible to me is a copy and paste to it).
Then I would like to completely format my PC and start over with a fresh clean hard drive, no software, nada.....
but, being my PC was XP and I downloaded the 7 pro upgrade I am really at a loss on how to do this.
1 - better method to backup evertything to an external?
2 - how do I completely wipe the pc
3 - how do I book up a fresh install of windows 7?
I am a "dumb" and broke recent college grad girl... this is way out of my element. Any help is greatly appreciated!!!
Thank you guys,
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