Solved What are the most common repair install issues/errors

[trinaz]

Going to try my first attempt at a repair install based on the tutorial. Have a Win 7 Pro 32bit system. Have read thru Brinks tutorial pretty thoroughly but I'm wondering:

1) Assuming a successful system repair...how long should the whole operation take ?

2) Other than the SP1 issue - which I will uninstall first - what are the pitfalls to watch for during the procedure ?

3) What are the most common operator errors...if any...usually occurring during a repair install of Win 7 ?

Have created a backup image of the current setup just in case

Thanks...TRinAZ

 

[gregrocker]

Instead of uninstalling SP1 I would instead use the latest official Win7 ISO w/SP1 downloaded from here then burned to DVD or written to flash stick using Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool:

Official ISO Downloads

Resolve any issues given during compatibility check first, posting back any questions. Remain connected to internet. Repair can last from 30 to 90 minutes average depending upon how much is installed.

If you have a factory bloatware install it would be much preferable to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

 

[trinaz]

Instead of uninstalling SP1 I would instead use the latest official Win7 ISO w/SP1 downloaded from here then burned to DVD or written to flash stick using Windows 7 USB-DVD Download Tool:

Official ISO Downloads

Resolve any issues given during compatibility check first, posting back any questions. Remain connected to internet. Repair can last from 30 to 90 minutes average depending upon how much is installed.

If you have a factory bloatware install it would be much preferable to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7

Thanks...this was a nice and clean home build PC at first...bloatware...lots !! Unfortunately this is my GF's PC and of course she claims she needs all the junk she had installed...so the repair-install looks to be the only option.

 

[gregrocker]

What are the issues?