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A novice's guide to a clean install of Windows 7
G'day Guys,
After trying to reinstate a set of recovery dvd's to my ASUS laptop, after installing a new SSD I've drawn a Blank.
I posted a thread in this Forum "Can't recover Windows 7 from ASUS recovery CD's" and got several replies with things to try regarding the recovery, but none have worked. I've also posted a request to ASUS Tech Support but no reply as yet. So I'm now looking at the Clean Windows 7 setup, that has the obvious advantages of no Bloat ware.
However, the people who advised that I go this way have over estimated my ability to do this with the links and info provided. Sorry guys for being not so techno savvy
So if I list what I think is what must be done, to recover a Clean version of Windows 7, could you check this for me and: a) fill in the blanks, and b) put in any missing steps?
Also, is the windows install file generic for all versions of Windows 7? I have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. So I'm guessing when it comes time to put in the Product Key, if I have used the incorrect installer, the install will collapse, when the product key is entered. Is this correct?
Also I don't know anyone how has a Windows 7 install disk. All the people I know with windows 7 are in the same boat as me. The have the Product key and maybe their set of recovery disks, (which to me are about as helpful as an ashtray on a motorbike!!) and that's it.
I can't download the install file from Microsoft as they have removed the links, and I won't download from Torrents sites for fear of it being tampered with.
So assuming someone here knows where I can get the validated copy of the install software, this is what I think would be the install procedure.
1. Download Windows 7 install software from http:??????????? to my computer
2. Burn this to a DVD, or copy to a USB 2 portable hard drive. (as I've found USB 3 doesn't work for recoveries)
3. Boot laptop up from a Windows Rescue disk
4. After booting up, Select language and then select the Recovery option
5. Select option to search for recovery file (ie . to CD drive or USB)
6. Select file and commence the install
7. Enter Product Key when Prompted and complete the installation
8. Reboot, and Voila a Clean install of Windows Home Premium is now installed.
I'm sure there are missing steps or incorrect procedures, and I apologise for such a long thread, but maybe there are other people out there who are in the same boat as me. But I would really appreciate some help on this please.
Cheers Ron