O.S uninstallation and reinstallation procedure.

[Wilbri]

My apologies if this topic is available as I was unable to find it in my searches.

I would like to uninstall and reinstall OS.

As I have not attempted to do so in the past, I would welcome some direction regarding the safe backup of the contents of my HDD including the re-installation of the backed up material following re-installation of the O.S.
Of particular importance is the acceptable practice of and reasons for allocating individual batches of windows software into the various partitions i.e. Boot files etc.

 

[archer]

Hi Wilbri,

Follow this link. This might help.

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

 

[gregrocker]

Everything that needs to be remembered as well as what works best to get and keep a perfect install is compiled in Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 and is the same for retail.

 

[theog]

To clean install:
1) Clean the HD Drive, using Step one in this tutorial:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html
than
2a) clean install with the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disk.
2b) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html?ltr=C
2c) http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[Gator]

Looks like these guys have you covered but I would like to add a useful tip regarding your installed programs.

Sometimes remembering your installed programs can be a hassle especially remembering 2 years worth, I find its a good idea to go into Add/remove programs and make a list of programs you absolutely want and save/backup any setup files of hard to find or annoying to download programs.