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Windows Clean install windows 7

Discussion in 'Software' started by dogdude16, 11 Oct 2009.

  1. dogdude16

    dogdude16 What's a Dremel?

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    Hey everyone, I am currently using windows 7 RC on my laptop and need to upgrade. Basically should I do a complete reformat of my hard drive before I install windows? (such as Gparted)


    Thanks
    -Greg
     
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  2. dark_avenger

    dark_avenger Minimodder

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    It is always better to do a clean install if possible.
    that way you don't have any "junk" left over from the last install
     
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  3. dogdude16

    dogdude16 What's a Dremel?

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    Yeah, i was planning to do a clean install rather than an upgrade, but my question is do i need to reformat my hard drive with another program such as Gparted before I run the windows installer?

    or is a clean install enough?


    EDIT: if i do a clean install without reformatting the drive, won't all my files and drivers be put in a windows.old folder?

    so whats the best way to go about this?
     
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  4. Eggy

    Eggy Minimodder

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    Doesn't matter and you can format with the Win7 DVD. Just delete a partition and create a new one. Before installing WinPE will format the new partition.
     
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