Solved Typing problem and Services Screen Error

[lbulmer]

I'm going for it.

 

[SlasherIT]

Install Windows 7. During setup, make sure you format all partitions, and merge them all as one, unless you want to have partitions for your data... Let Windows 7 install. Its better to not insert the key until after Windows is installed. Also, let Windows Update after installation is complete, to speed things up. When you are in the desktop after install, install the drivers one-by-one. Once you are done, run Windows Update to update Windows (make sure to install SP1). After installing the updates, go ahead and go to System, and type in your COA key into Windows. It should work, and you should be activated and ready to go. Install your preferred browser. Then, I suggest you make a complete System Image of your computer, so in-case anything happens, you don't need to go through the hassle of re-installing Windows 7, just restore from the system image. You can do so from Backup and Restore. Here's a tutorial how to do so: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/663-backup-complete-computer-create-image-backup.html

Slasher

 

[lbulmer]

I'm still working on installing programs. So far, so good - it's just very slow going. I think I 'll do the image backup after I get my essential programs installed and working.

 

[SlasherIT]

Alright then good. Have you installed MSE, drivers, updated and activated Windows yet?

 

[lbulmer]

Yes to everything, except there's a ton of Windows and Office updates. Right now, I'm backing up all my work files online. the backup program doesn't recognize a new installation, just a new computer - so I had to redo the whole thing. It'll probably take all night. Then, in the morning, I'll do the updates and let it do it's thing all day while I'm at work. Hopefully, they'll all install without a hitch.

 

[SlasherIT]

Good job so far .

 

[lbulmer]

PHEW! I think I got it all installed and working - finally. I'm making the image backup now. Thanks so much for all your help!!!!!

 

[SlasherIT]

No problem. Just ask for help anytime you want. Did you ditch the other AV and stick with MSE?

 

[lbulmer]

Yes, I'm running MSE now. Seems good!

 

[SlasherIT]

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[lbulmer]

Just an update - some small things are working on this computer now that never did, that I attributed to Windows 7. So I just wanted to say thanks again!

 

[SlasherIT]

No problem . As I said before, OEM's tend to crap things up in the OS when they install their own crappy useless applications, and mess around with the registry ect... They call it customization and features... But it's just bloatware.