I've installed my OS twice, deleted the wrong one, and low on space!

[klsbentley]

Oh, I don't know. I'm really not good with computers. It does still seem to have everything on it still from before I tried to reinstall windows....

 

[klsbentley]

sorry! i told you im really not good with computers!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

If you actually have a real Windows 7 installation DVD to do the install with.

I'm concerned to advise another clean install if you don't have the correct Windows 7 installation DVD, is there anything on the PC that you need to backup to external media, anything you can't afford to/don't want to lose?

 

[klsbentley]

No. I just want everything gone. I put all my important things on an external HD.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Do you have another PC to use while you reinstall so you can follow along in this tutorial?

How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7


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I'm aware you aren't too computer savvy and that's not an issue I just don't want to mess you up.

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[klsbentley]

lol thanks, and yes i sure do.

 

[klsbentley]

Actually, do you have skype? that way we can instant message? Might be a little easier?

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Then using the tutorial at Step #6 select Custom install and at Step #8 delete all the partitions and let the installer create the appropriate partition(s) during the install and be sure to post back here to let me know how it sorts out for you.

How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7

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The above is dependent on you having the correct type Windows 7 installation DVD.



There may be useful info in this tutorial below.

Clean Install : Factory COA Activation Key

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[klsbentley]

Do you have skype I can message you on? I'm reading through this and I'm really confused...

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

No I don't just take your time and study the tutorial, there is no reason to be in a hurry to do this, this time and create issues like this last one, just take your time and study.

You can do it, it's not that hard, you already did one Windows 7 installation, just start the install and follow along in the tutorial while the install progresses.

 

[klsbentley]

ok, i will message u in a few. thanks!!

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

My pleasure mate.

 

[klsbentley]

ok, i did the clean reset thing you sent me and now my computer is doing the dual option thing at start up....

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Then using the tutorial at Step #6 select Custom install and at Step #8 delete all the partitions and let the installer create the appropriate partition(s) during the install and be sure to post back here to let me know how it sorts out for you.

How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7

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You didn't do it this way did you?

 

[klsbentley]

yes. it was the only option is gave me. ughhhh!!!!!!!! it didn't even ask me for a windows 7 activation code thing...

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Are you booting the Windows 7 installation DVD for the install?

 

[klsbentley]

I put the cd in, restarted the computer and at the dell logo screen pressed f12 for boot options. Then i clicked on the cd/dvd option to boot from... is this wrong?

 

[klsbentley]

If i do it the way i just posted to you, it brings me to the same thing as far as booting from the cd.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

That's why I kept asking if you have an actual Windows 7 installation DVD, not one that says Dell on it, is that all you have?

 

[klsbentley]

yes just the green cd that i told you about earlier