re-install windows 7

[sic0]

hey gang, i just got a new samsung r580. cant stand the bloatware they put on it.. if i get an oem win 7 home premium disc, will i be able to re-install it on there and activate with the code i have on my laptop?

 

[Ztruker]

You might want to give PC Decrapifier a try first. It can get rid of a lot of the bloatware. Works with XP, Vista and Win 7.

 

[SIW2]

Yes.

Use the key off the laptop sticker.

It is possible to use the key off the laptop HD together with the activation cert - but is more complicated.

hey gang, i just got a new samsung r580. cant stand the bloatware they put on it.. if i get an oem win 7 home premium disc, will i be able to re-install it on there and activate with the code i have on my laptop?

 

[sic0]

excellent. i dont mind... even if i have to call them to activate it. the way i see it, i paid for the license, i should be able to have a clean install.

i'll give decrapifier a try though, maybe that'll do it

 

[eldinv]

I'd just start fresh with a clean install. As long as you have a valid key and a Windows 7 DVD, your fine. A ROBO call to Microsoft maybe needed.

Dump the recovery partition while your at it.

Prep a Drive for Installation
Clean Install Windows 7

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello sic0, welcome to Seven Forums!



You could use the tutorial at the link below to unlock the "all version" installer of any Windows 7 version you have though your activation key will only work for H Premium.

Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create

 

[gregrocker]

Getting a Perfect Clean Reinstall of Factory OEM

Many tech enthusiasts find a clean-copy DVD of their OS version and reinstall using the OEM Product Key on the COA sticker on machine. Any retail installer can also have all versions unlocked by extracting the ISO using ImgBurn, then run the ei.cfg removal tool, burn an all-versions DVD or write ISO to flash stick using this tool.

Back up your files externally, make your Recovery Disks so you have a path back to factory condition, or save a Backup Image of the entire HD first. Run an audit of installed hardware and software including keys using Belarc Advisor. Gather your program installers.

Boot the Windows 7 installer, choose Custom Install, then Drive Options (Advanced) to Delete all partitions not needed, following illustrated steps given here: Clean Install Windows 7.

The installer is mostly driver-complete, with newer arriving quickly via optional Windows Updates. Just in case, have your Wireless driver on flash stick or CD so you can install it and get online quickly. Then enable hardware driver auto-updating and check for optional Updates repeatedly.

Any drivers still missing in Device Manager can be found on the Support Downloads webpage for your model computer or device. Driver Install - Device Manager

Install updates and then programs slowly over time to gauge performance changes after each. Don't let any programs besides AV and gadgets write themselves into msconfig>Startup as they slow startup, become freeloaders on your RAM/CPU and can spy on you. Startup Programs - Change

Use a lightweight free AV like MS Security Essentials which works perfectly with Windows 7 Firewall. http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

When it is finished, clean and order the HD perfectly using state-of-the-art free CCleaner Disk and Registry tabs, then Puran boot-time defragger + full Disk Check after adding Intelligent Optimizer on Additional Operations tab:
CCleaner - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com
http://download.cnet.com/Puran-Defra...-75115626.html

Finally save a Windows 7 Backup image externally so you never have to reinstall again, just reimage the HD (or replacement) using DVD/Repair CD with the stored image. Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup

Special note to HP owners: HP Recovery will now do a Minimized OS Reimage when booting from F11 which retains only the OS, Recovery Manager, HP Support Ass't, and HP Wireless LAN. This is as close to a clean reinstall as you can get without using a retail DVD with COA key. If you clean reinstall only to C and leave all other partitions intact, F11 Recovery will still work later if you need it. You can extract HP apps and utilities from Recov Disks using this: Extract HP 3rd Party Software from RecovCD. Backup C:SWsetup and C:Windows/System32/Drivers to browse after install for any missing drivers or software.

 

[karen45]

Good grief. I don't understand half of what you said. I did the custom install, which I understood would wipe everything out. Now I wonder if I've corrupted everything and will now find the upgrade DVD won't work. I hate to think I've wasted my money AND ruined my computer. HELP!!

 

[gregrocker]

I am trying to help you. If you don't understand something, then please ask a question to help me clarify it for you.

If it is your goal to get the cleanest possible install to overcome possible corruption or infection, then the HD should be wiped prior to reinstall. If you didn't do this you have the option to do it over.

There is no reason to fear the Upgrade version DVD not working due to possible corruption. It is used to overcome corruption, by a clean reinstall.

Do you have issues for which you'd like try the clean reinstall? That is my specialty and I will be glad to help you with it.

 

[karen45]

I want the cleanest install possible. But I simply don't understand how a computer with a hard drive wiped totally clean can be recognized by the upgrade DVD as having had the Vista installed in the first place. Won't it think I'm trying to use the upgrade disk to do a complete install when I'm not entitled to do so?

I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get this computer functioning well. I just don't want to do something that will make it totally unusable unless I throw another $150 to buy a complete version of Windows 7.

I do have the restore disks I made when I first purchased the computer. Should I do that before I get started trying to clean up my mess, or will that simply be muddying the waters even more?

I think I'm going to have to wait until tomorrow morning to do anything.... I'm simply too upset at this point to think straight. I've been at this all day, and it seems I'm only making things worse. This all started because the computer started doing odd things, like downloading files and then not allowing me to open them. I was going to do a restore, but figured if I was going to go through that exercise, I might as well upgrade. I was going to have to reinstall all my programs and data anyway.

I'll look at the instructions to wipe out my hard drive and see if I can bring myself to do it. I'm not all that computer savvy. I can follow clear instructions, but if things don't act like they should, I'm totally sunk.

Karen

 

[gregrocker]

To clean install Upgrade version, leave the Product Key blank during install and do one of the workarounds given here after install before activating at Computer>Properties: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html

Good idea to take some time to read over the tutorials and tips we have shared with you to get a perfect reinstall. We will be here to help you every step of the way, so feel free to ask questions rather than letting fears overcome you which we could easily assuage.

We help thousands of people with installs here and none are left stranded or with anything less than what they desire.

 

[gregrocker]

I connected and looked over Karen's new install and see no evidence in logs of corruption or infection. There were so many updates cued the MSE install error might have been for lack of one of them.

Windows Updates had a slew of drivers including the full chipset, display, ethernet and sound. This is why it's especially important to go first to Optional Windows Updates to get drivers newer than the installer has since the installer is over a year old now. (SP1 anyone?)

Karen is still tempted to start over with a cleaner install to wiped HD due to former OS issues, but may proceed awhile with this install to see how performance pans out. She knows we are here to help her so there is not reason to be afraid of "losing" anything - only gains are made from clean reinstalls!

 

[karen45]

What do I do now that I've installed all the updates and now the computer doesn't recognize my DVD dirve? I tried plugging in my external DVD drive, and it doesn't recognize that, either... but I can't put the installation disk in the DVD drive of the computer because it won't recognize it..... Catch-22 anyone? ARGHHHH!!!

 

[gregrocker]

Look in Device Manager to see if the Storage controller driver was updated by Windows Updates. if so, see if you can roll it back on Update tab. Then see if DVD drive is detected and will play a DVD.

If not, open System Restore and restore before the Updates to see if DVD drive is detected.

 

[karen45]

Thanks to gregrocker, and after two attempts, I have my Windows 7 up and running. There is an issue with strange lines appearing around the open windows on the desktop, and on the taskbar, but hopefully I'll find a fix for that problem. My Acer laptop has Windows 7 and has no problems at all, yet on the HP desktop I had the same problem with Vista which I solved by changing the display to resemble XP. There doesn't seem to be that option with Windows 7.

I'm in the process of installing my programs again on the computer. I want to put my Eudora email back, but I can't figure out how to get the files from the back-up on the external hard drive into the Eudora program I've just installed. I would hate to think that I've lost all those emails that are saved on the external drive with no way to access them now.

Karen

 

[karen45]

I think I've solved my display problem. I got into the Advanced System Properties and adjusted for best appearance, and the flickers went away. Now my only problem at the moment is getting my email back.

Karen

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello Karen.



Click the "Computer" button in the Windows start menu to open Windows Explorer to see if the external Hard Disk Drive (HDD) shows up, if it does right click it and click "Open" to see if you can then browse to the emails.

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[karen45]

I was able to find where the emails are on the external hard drive. But now I'm afraid if I click to restore they will overwrite the new emails that have come in since I installed Eudora again on my computer. Will the back-up just add those files to what is already on the computer, or will the new emails from today and last night be erased in the process?

Karen

 

[gregrocker]

Karen, when you have a specific problem like this post it in the General forum with a Title that succinctly describes it, e.g. "Need help importing Eudora Mail to new install" and you'll get the fastest help.

RIght now you are posting in an old dead thread which isn't even the thread you started for help here the other day. To get the freshest, quickest help you need to start new threads for new topics especially ones as specialized as Eudora which I've not even ever come across before.

 

[Chiumiento]

I do not have any disks that came with my computer at all. I have made repair discs. Backup discs, Recovery disks. I was going to do a Image disc. But I do not want to use all my DVD's I have and not have any left to be able to get a windows 7 disc. I need to know how I can windows 7 Os onto a disc. My computer came with windows 7 on it. I did not get any discs with it at all. How can I just reinstall windows 7 and not have any of the HP bloat ware that comes with the computer. That is all I want to do. I do not care about any files or programs.