drivers/runtimes etc.

[skipper84]

Hi. I no how to format windows 7 from DVD and install windows 7. I no the drivers for my mother board etc but is it best to install latest runtimes and Redistributables and even direct first be for installing motherboard/graphic card etc.

 

[GokAy]

- Backup user data
- Install chipset drivers for motherboard, and networking drivers
- Update Windows
- Create a backup image with Macrium free Imaging with free Macrium (recommended)
- Install the rest of the drivers
- Install your applications
- Install DirectX/Visual C++ Redist service packed versions *
- Fine tune/optimize/customize your OS installation
- Create another image with Macrium free (recommended)

* For 32-bit systems install only the x86 versions of VC Redist, for 64-bit systems install both the x86 and x64 versions.

It would be nice to know how others do it though.

 

[gregrocker]

Everything is here to get and keep a perfect Clean Reinstall Windows 7 used by over 1.5 million consumers without a single complaint. Steps are same for retail.