Clean install


  1. artzelda
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    Vista Ultimate
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    Clean install


    Can I do a clean install of WIN7 Ultimate and then transfer folders and files fromthe WIN.old folder to avoid reinstalling all my applications?
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  3. Zidane24
    Posts : 5,807
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64 - Mac OS X 10.6.4 x64
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    You still have to reinstall all of your apps...

    TBH I wouldn't risk betting my docs, videos, pics on Windows.old either...backup your data first and then do a clean install
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  4. richc46
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    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Use Window Easy Transfer and then use a Flash drive to bakcup again. Your programs will not be saved, but alsmost everything else is with Easy Transfer.
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