Reverting to Original Win7 over Updated version


  1. ZENNO
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    Reverting to Original Win7 over Updated version


    Hello people,

    I've been using Win7 on an older Dell Optiplex desktop for several years now. For a long time, this computer was not connected to the internet because I used it for audio production only.

    I reconnected to the internet a year ago, and the system began "updating" itself, and my computer has been getting slower and slower with app crashes and the Blue Screen of Death (i thought that ended with Win XP! LOL!) happening more frequently. I'm also getting odd "access denied" messages to folders like "documents and settings" which should never happen.

    Before the "updates", everything was running fast and smooth, so I want to basically revert to my my old "original" DVD version of Win7, and disconnect from the internet again, because I really don't need to be online with this older machine.

    Wondering what the best way is to revert? Meaning a "clean install". Do I have to actually wipe my disk and reformat it, or can I just insert the DVD and it will give me an option? I really don't want to have to install all my software again.

    Thanks for any perspectives on this!
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  3. SIW2
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    1. Bakup activation and drivers

    2. Repair Install

    3. Restore activation and drivers
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  4. Megahertz07
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    Most OEM computers, like Dell, has a Factory Recovery option. It can be launched from Windows or from BIOS.
    Restore, Factory Reset or Reinstall Windows 7 on your Dell Computer.
    It formats the C: partition and restore one from a Recovery partition. It will restore the computer as it came from factory.
    You MUST backup your data before you begin.

    For the updates, use Single file with all updates - Simplix
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