disk partitions
- Thread starter Sagegrp
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When you bought your computer it had an OS installed. If you read your manual, in the case of problem there is an f key, that can be pressed which enalbles you to return to factory condition,like the day that you received the computer. That OEM partition probably contains the original settings. Why is it empty? Probably when you did the upgrade the settings were erased.
Many may disagree, but I would do the install again, this time as a clean install. And delete the extra partitions, unless desired. When done you only need C: and one other for the backups, you actually can pick the letter.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell XPS 420
- OS
- Windows 10, Home Clean Install
- CPU
- Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
- Motherboard
- Dell
- Memory
- 6 gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
- Sound Card
- Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell SP2009W 20"
- Hard Drives
- 640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Dell USB Keyboard
- Mouse
- Dell Premium Optical USB
- Internet Speed
- DSL 2.85
- Local time
- 4:17 PM
- Messages
- 50,634
As suggested, boot from the Win7DVD and select Custom install, then Advanced drive tools to delete all, repartition as you desire, then format before installing.
When the DVD boots up, it will read the prior OS and allow Upgrade key,.
When the DVD boots up, it will read the prior OS and allow Upgrade key,.