Clean Install from USB, need keyboard entry for command prompt

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  1. Posts : 29
    Windows 10 Home
       #1

    Clean Install from USB, need keyboard entry for command prompt


    In the clean install instructions, it says to use Shift + F10 to enter Command Prompt when using DVD for clean install. However, this command does not work for a USB.
    What command should I use to bring up command prompt so I can run diskpart?

    HP notebook running Win 7 SP1 64.

    Many thanks.
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  2. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #2

    Hi,

    SHIFT+F10 definately works when installing from a USB - it works using any bootable media. At what stage are you pressing SHIFT+F10? Where did you download the Windows 7 ISO from?

    Regards,
    Golden
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  3. Posts : 29
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Golden said:
    Hi,

    SHIFT+F10 definately works when installing from a USB - it works using any bootable media. At what stage are you pressing SHIFT+F10? Where did you download the Windows 7 ISO from?

    Regards,
    Golden
    Hi Golden and thank you for responding.

    I downloaded Win 7 ISO from the website depicted in the clean install thread.

    Download Windows 7 ISO (Official 32-bit and 64-bit Direct Download Links) « My Digital Life

    I used Shift+F10 at the Language screen.
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  4.    #4

    If the key combo doesn't work try accessing installer's System Recovery Options
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  5. Posts : 29
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #5

    gregrocker said:
    Hi gregrocker and thank you for responding.

    Too late for the recovery partition. I deleted it when I went ahead with the install.

    Does using the advanced options in which I deleted all data on the hard drive have the same effect as running diskpart on the hard drive?
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  6.    #6

    Did you click the link? Those options are for repairing or reimaging Win7 and include the Command Line, not Factory Recovery.
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  7. Posts : 29
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #7

    gregrocker said:
    Did you click the link? Those options are for repairing or reimaging Win7 and include the Command Line, not Factory Recovery.
    Yes, clicked the link and the two options were OEM Recovery Partition and Windows Installation disk. Since I am using a USB, I bailed out.

    IOW, this is an alternative approach is to access the Command Prompt? Can I still go back to the recovery options after running Diskpart?

    Instead, can I run Diskpart, reboot into the USB drive and then install Windows?

    Thanks.
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  8.    #8

    You need a Command Prompt to access Diskpart from the Win7 installation DVD or Repair CD. To get it press Shift + F10 after booting into the first screen. If that doesn't work then on second screen access Repair My Computer, click through to Recovery Tools options and open a Command Line.

    It shows how to do this in Option Two of System Recovery Options .
    Diskpart Clean Command
    DISKPART At PC Startup
    Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
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  9. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #9

    You should be able to use OPTION TWO: Using a Windows 7 Installation or System Repair Disc booting from USB or DVD.
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  10. Posts : 29
    Windows 10 Home
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Got it. Will try this weekend and post back.

    Thanks for the help.
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