clean install windows 7 over factory

[xxsicknessxx]

Sorry another question is there much of a boost in speed with a clean install? Is there a list of what windows comes with? I don't use anything that came with my toshiba so I doubt any program be missed just curious still debating if this is worth it., The computer seems to know now its acting good \right now lol

 

[windude99]

Sorry another question is there much of a boost in speed with a clean install? Is there a list of what windows comes with? I don't use anything that came with my toshiba so I doubt any program be missed just curious still debating if this is worth it., The computer seems to know now its acting good \right now lol

There can be a HUGE boost in speed when you reinstall Windows 7 with a clean disc vs a factory restore or just a new system in general. Factory oem pcs comne with lots of bloatware that really makes a new pc SLOW. You may think that the slowness is normal until you reinstall. Then your system will be really fast again. Windows only comes with the operating system components, such as snipping tool, Windwos explorer and that stuff. It does NOT come with Norton or McAfee trials, Office Staerter, blio and all of that other junk. If you reinstall, it will just come with Windows 7, nothing else. You install everything else you need.

 

[kegobeer]

Depending on the notebook manufacturer, there may be software that is required for the laptop to operate correctly. You will have to visit Toshiba and download all of the drivers and software for your model. If you don't do that, after you install Windows you won't have chipset drivers, wifi drivers, etc.

 

[xxsicknessxx]

thought windows auto detects everything but thanks for that info I got the network driver but i didn't think of other drivers that could been bad...

so i shouldnt count windows on detecting everything..t hanks

 

[gregrocker]

You only need the network driver to get online to get the installer's drivers updated. Any drivers missing after all Updates are completed can then be imported from the Toshiba Support Downloads webpage for your model.

I would not change out any drivers given by the installer and Windows Update unless performance problems point to this/these driver(s). Win7 is the authority on its own drivers - this is not XP.

Follow these steps to get a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

 

[seavixen32]

Windows updates are pretty good at providing drivers, but it may take some time before they arrive.

If you are considering a clean install I think you should also consider downloading and saving your Toshiba drivers first.

At the very least you should download the network adapter drivers and the chipset drivers. Anything else can be downloaded after you've carried out after the clean install if you prefer.

 

[xxsicknessxx]

I got network driver, I dunno where mother board driver is, its radeon 1.3ghz amd toshiba doesn't have a chipset driver for it I checked....

So not sure if I need that. I set up if I want to OEM which I might. But sense computer doing ok atm Im not rushing, I do know though this time no avast dam thing is a system hog I wouldn't be suprised if it scanned and freezing everything is what created dam problem.... could be wrong though windows is tricky

still a lot better then any other windows though

btw the computer knows its playing nice haha

 

[xxsicknessxx]

how long it takew?

 

[gregrocker]

20-30 minutes to run the installer.

Then you can take as long as you want with the other steps, especially taking time to install your Updates and then programs to check for any performance changes.

 

[xxsicknessxx]

hehe thamks procrastination is a downfall lol I lazy

 

[Brds7t7]

Hi xxsicknessxx,
If you're going to wipe your drive and fresh install I would also recommend backing up your windows activation key too.
There is a programme called Advanced Tokens Manager. It will save your activation, just copy it to a thumb drive.
You still need to enter the product key on your pc case when reinstalling but it will help any avoid any problems when you need to reactivate it.

 

[xxsicknessxx]

thanks ... like said dunno nice be prepared though I havn't been having any random restarts recently I swear computer is worried so hes playing nice hehe

 

[jagman55]

Clean OS install for my HP Laptop Help needed

Anyone but specially GREGROCKER
Last year you advised me to get rid of my HP factory OS on my desktop and laptop.
Everything worked great. Thank you.
Now my laptop has slowed to a snails pace so thought would reload.

Question. I have the OS disc I burned for the load last year so, should I just reload it even thought it most likely does not contain very may upgrades OR so you have a location you can recommend for me to get a newer clean copy?

I use: Windows 7, Home Premium, 64 bit for both systems.

Thanks.

 

[ignatzatsonic]

I think 58997.iso is still the latest legit downloadable iso for Win 7 64 bit Home Premium. It will have Service Pack 1, but it's a couple of years old and you'll still have to get updates from Windows Update after you do the install.

If that's what you used to make your burn last year, there wouldn't be any point in doing another.

If you don't know what iso you used for the burn last year, then go ahead and download it and burn again.

But it's not typical for a computer to slow to a "snails pace" in a year's time. That's preventable, so something else is going on. You shouldn't have to reinstall Windows to maintain performance unless you've got bad habits and have ignored proper maintenance. Plenty of people have had the same Windows 7 install for 4 plus years without slowing down.

If you have hardware issues, a clean install wouldn't solve anything.

 

[AddRAM]

Official Windows 7 SP1 ISO from Digital River « My Digital Life

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[gregrocker]

Anyone but specially GREGROCKER
Last year you advised me to get rid of my HP factory OS on my desktop and laptop.
Everything worked great. Thank you.
Now my laptop has slowed to a snails pace so thought would reload.

Question. I have the OS disc I burned for the load last year so, should I just reload it even thought it most likely does not contain very may upgrades OR so you have a location you can recommend for me to get a newer clean copy?

I use: Windows 7, Home Premium, 64 bit for both systems.

Thanks.

This time be sure to complete all the steps in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 which end with creating a backup image so that you never have to do the reinstall again - just reimage from the boot disk the stored image to the HD in 20 minutes.

Also if you use only the tools and methods in the tutorial then it should not slow down. Have you run the suggested scans, cleaner and defrag (unless it's an SSD)? Are you monitoring startups to assure a Clean Boot, and browser Add-Ons to remove spyware?