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kordon

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I upgraded from Vista. I chose the 2nd option that I thought was a clean install. However after the install I still had all my files and folders on the C: drive. Did I not get a clean install?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
NO You have a custom install. You did not format. You can try again. When you get to advanced options (the page that you chose custom) choose advanced and then format. Then it is the same procedure. That is a clean install.
 

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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
richc46 said:
NO You have a custom install. You did not format. You can try again. When you get to advanced options (the page that you chose custom) choose advanced and then format. Then it is the same procedure. That is a clean install.
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Thanks, will I benefit from that? Also, how important is it to be connected to the internet when installing?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
If you did a custom install, according to Microsoft you have a clean install. The Windows.old folder was put on the new install so you could pull what you might need from it. If you use a disk cleanup, which I do not remember how to use, it will delete the folders and logs for the install.

If you check, you will see the registry is clean, which is a large part of a clean install.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebuilt
OS
Windows 7 x64
CPU
i7-2600K
Motherboard
Asus P8Z77-v Pro
Memory
8 G
Graphics Card(s)
GTX 480
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
LG W2753V
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Crucial M4 128 G SSD
Saltgrass said:
If you did a custom install, according to Microsoft you have a clean install. The Windows.old folder was put on the new install so you could pull what you might need from it. If you use a disk cleanup, which I do not remember how to use, it will delete the folders and logs for the install.

If you check, you will see the registry is clean, which is a large part of a clean install.
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Totally agreed, but in this forum the term clean is used to mean formatted.

When you install, you should be connected to the internet. You will get updated drivers, etc.
 

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
Saltgrass said:
If you did a custom install, according to Microsoft you have a clean install. The Windows.old folder was put on the new install so you could pull what you might need from it. If you use a disk cleanup, which I do not remember how to use, it will delete the folders and logs for the install.

If you check, you will see the registry is clean, which is a large part of a clean install.
Click to expand...

I do have the windows.old folder. All my files and folders showed up on the C drive after install, I didn't need to drag anything out. Makes me think I don't have the cleanes,t fastest upgrade as I could have.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
kordon said:
Saltgrass said:
If you did a custom install, according to Microsoft you have a clean install. The Windows.old folder was put on the new install so you could pull what you might need from it. If you use a disk cleanup, which I do not remember how to use, it will delete the folders and logs for the install.

If you check, you will see the registry is clean, which is a large part of a clean install.
Click to expand...

I do have the windows.old folder. All my files and folders showed up on the C drive after install, I didn't need to drag anything out. Makes me think I don't have the cleanes,t fastest upgrade as I could have.
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Most members here would disagree they feel that the clean install, with the format is the best. It is subjective, but the people here are very knowledgeable. The final call is up to you. Why not search our tutorials, and forum (use search) so that you can do what is the most advantageous course of action for you.
 

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
richc46 said:
kordon said:
Saltgrass said:
If you did a custom install, according to Microsoft you have a clean install. The Windows.old folder was put on the new install so you could pull what you might need from it. If you use a disk cleanup, which I do not remember how to use, it will delete the folders and logs for the install.

If you check, you will see the registry is clean, which is a large part of a clean install.
Click to expand...

I do have the windows.old folder. All my files and folders showed up on the C drive after install, I didn't need to drag anything out. Makes me think I don't have the cleanes,t fastest upgrade as I could have.
Click to expand...

Most members here would disagree they feel that the clean install, with the format is the best. It is subjective, but the people here are very knowledgeable. The final call is up to you. Why not search our tutorials, and forum (use search) so that you can do what is the most advantageous course of action for you.
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I have always felt a format and install was better too. I just missed it when I upgraded. I think I'll redo.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Two hints before you start. Read our tutorials, and you can go to youtube to actually see it done. Wish you all the best and enjoy 7. I know I am.
 

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
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