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Hi JaysJimland, welcome to the Seven Forums.
No, the drive must not be empty. Important is it does not have any Windows system folders, for instance from another windows setup in a dual / multiboot system.
Reinstalling Windows "resets" environment variables, so you have to repeat this process every time you reinsyall. That's why I recommend creating a full system image including the drive where you set the userprofiles after installation is finished, before any apps are installed. This way, instead of reinstalling you can just restore the image. I use Macrium for these images.
Good luck, I hope this works for you. Me this system has served well.
Kari
Last edited by Brink; 15 Oct 2011 at 13:27. Reason: added quote