Windows 7 reinstall problems

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jenniab91

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I started a reinstall of Windows 7 almost 24 hrs ago after having problems with Windows not starting, and other issues. It's still "completing installation." If I try to close out the window, it says something about exiting setup could be a problem. The computer repair shop I took it to would probably fix it again for free. But first I'd like to know if by exiting setup if I'd be damaging the hardware. And just how long does a reinstall take?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Windows 7
A reinstall should not take more than 1 hour. I suggest you wipe your disk with the bootable CD of this program (last download on this page) and then define a primary active partition (suggest 100GB large). Then install into that partition.
 

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whs said:
A reinstall should not take more than 1 hour. I suggest you wipe your disk with the bootable CD of this program (last download on this page) and then define a primary active partition (suggest 100GB large). Then install into that partition.
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OK. But what happens if I interrupt the installation? The computer repair shop I just had it in has a 90 day guarantee on their work. They would probably fix it for free.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell
OS
Windows 7
If it's been going that long, it's already goobered, what difference does it make?
 

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Custom
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Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
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3.00 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo E8400
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ASUSTeK Computer INC. P5K/EPU Rev 1.xx
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4GB
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ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
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Built in HD Audio
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22" Gateway LCD
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ST3160023A [Hard drive] (160.04 GB) -- drive 0, rev 8.01, ST3500630AS [Hard drive] (500.11 GB) -- drive 2, rev 3.AAK
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Logitech G11
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Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000
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Damaging the hardware very unlikely. But about a 10% chance of corrupted files on the HD. But many of them are repairable files during the re-install. I hope you have backed up the important files.
 

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Hi,

Cancelling the installation does not cause hardware failure as there is minumal hardware (driver wise) in use when the installation is in progress. As mentioned you may get software corruption but if you can get it repaired for free then that would be the best option at this time :)
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Compaq Desktop
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
AMD Sempron Dual Core
Memory
3GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
150GB Sata
jenniab91 said:
whs said:
A reinstall should not take more than 1 hour. I suggest you wipe your disk with the bootable CD of this program (last download on this page) and then define a primary active partition (suggest 100GB large). Then install into that partition.
Click to expand...


OK. But what happens if I interrupt the installation? The computer repair shop I just had it in has a 90 day guarantee on their work. They would probably fix it for free.
Click to expand...
If you feel more comfortable going back to the shop, I would do that.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
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