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Win7 SP1 Question
Hi Everyone,
This has probably been asked before, but forgive me, I am new here.
I recently bought a PC running Windows 7 ultimate x64. I have noticed that I have some errors most likely associated with the registry. I am getting the "corrupted search provider" message in IE8 and can't fix it, inability to set history days to keep, temp internet file storage, and a few others. I've tried a system restore, but that caused more problems and won't complete succesfully.
My question is, can I uninstall service pack 1 and reinstall it? I would wipe the system clean and start over but I don't have the installation disc for W7.
I know from previous experience with XP pro that I could do what I'm asking because the download from MS pretty much replaced everything. Is the update for W7 Ultimate structured the same? If not, will what I'm asking work anyway?
I don't want to have to get a copy of the OS unless I have no choice. Once I get it straightened out I plan on creating a set of restore discs so if anything happens I can just recover from it and restore my file backup as well.
Thanks in Advance,
Mike
Last edited by FernBch; 28 Mar 2011 at 10:44.