hey guys. I have a desktop that was bought from dell brand new last year. Its an i5-750m processor 4gb ram 7200rpm hard drive. I noticed that the day i got it, it was really slow. Takes a while for programs to load and firefox always frozed. Even when i use explorer, it takes so long and my computer lags so much.
I want to format my desktop now. I just want to make sure that under my circumstances, just follow the tutorial correct? My windows 7 is 64 bit. I don't mind erasing everything from my computer and starting brand new with nothing in it. How would i be able to do this if i cannot find my windows 7 cd? I am not sure but i dont think dell gave me a format cd for windows 7. I will look for it later today but i am positive i didn't get one.
Can someone answer my questions? And about how long would it take to do the format? I also have an asus laptop that i bought last year and bought the recovery cd for it that allow you to format windows 7. Would i be able to use that cd on my dell desktop?
I want to format my desktop now. I just want to make sure that under my circumstances, just follow the tutorial correct? My windows 7 is 64 bit. I don't mind erasing everything from my computer and starting brand new with nothing in it. How would i be able to do this if i cannot find my windows 7 cd? I am not sure but i dont think dell gave me a format cd for windows 7. I will look for it later today but i am positive i didn't get one.
Can someone answer my questions? And about how long would it take to do the format? I also have an asus laptop that i bought last year and bought the recovery cd for it that allow you to format windows 7. Would i be able to use that cd on my dell desktop?
The asus recovery CD will not work on the dell computer. But you can restore the dell to factory state (the way it came out of the box) using the recovery partition. Make sure you back up any critical data beforehand.
Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 - KB Article - 353562 | Dell
If you want to clean install windows, you'll need a regular win7 install disk. You can borrow it from a friend or google to find a clean iso online. Install the same edition as the one that came preinstalled on your computer, then activate using the sticker key.
Clean Install Windows 7
Make sure you create recovery disks first using the dell datasafe program, you can restore to factory state at any time using these disks.
Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 - KB Article - 353562 | Dell
If you want to clean install windows, you'll need a regular win7 install disk. You can borrow it from a friend or google to find a clean iso online. Install the same edition as the one that came preinstalled on your computer, then activate using the sticker key.
Clean Install Windows 7
Make sure you create recovery disks first using the dell datasafe program, you can restore to factory state at any time using these disks.
Hello.
Here's some other information to expand on what Bill has suggested and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
After you have copied out or made back-ups of the data you need to save to external media; if you can find an exact Windows version that the PC shipped with you can do a clean install using the activation key on the COA sticker attached to the PC though it may require a robo-call to MS to sort the OEM batch-key.
How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone
If you can't find an exact same version, you could use the info in this tutorial to create an "all versions" installer of any version Windows installer, to install using the same method I posted above.
Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create
After you have made backups of everything you care to save, the best method is to do a complete wipe (secure erase) of the entire Hard Disk Drive first, it over-writes everything, all the old Windows code including all the old drivers/programs, giving you the best possible space to install Windows to.
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
Here's some other information to expand on what Bill has suggested and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
After you have copied out or made back-ups of the data you need to save to external media; if you can find an exact Windows version that the PC shipped with you can do a clean install using the activation key on the COA sticker attached to the PC though it may require a robo-call to MS to sort the OEM batch-key.
How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone
If you can't find an exact same version, you could use the info in this tutorial to create an "all versions" installer of any version Windows installer, to install using the same method I posted above.
Windows 7 Universal Installation Disc - Create
After you have made backups of everything you care to save, the best method is to do a complete wipe (secure erase) of the entire Hard Disk Drive first, it over-writes everything, all the old Windows code including all the old drivers/programs, giving you the best possible space to install Windows to.
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
How to use Dell Recovery, & how to order Recovery Disks.
Dell - Support
Dell - Support
I would make the Dell Recovery Disks so you have a backup method, then run the Recovery Partition using the steps given by Bill2. See if this improves performance after cleaning up the factory bloatware a bit following these steps: HP laptop has used up all four primary partitions
If not find a Win7 installer for your version and clean reinstall Win7 to wiped HD following these tips to get a purrfect reinstall of factory OEM: re-install windows 7
If not find a Win7 installer for your version and clean reinstall Win7 to wiped HD following these tips to get a purrfect reinstall of factory OEM: re-install windows 7
Hey guys. I checked and the cd i got is Dell Drivers and Utilities CD. How can i format my desktop since i didn't receive a windows 7 cd from dell? Or is this the cd?
It shows at the bottom For reinstalling Dell studio xps 8100 computer software but I'm pretty sure this isn't the format cd right?
It shows at the bottom For reinstalling Dell studio xps 8100 computer software but I'm pretty sure this isn't the format cd right?
Hello again.
That CD will not install Windows at all; if you need to reinstall see my post #3 above for the relevant information.
That CD will not install Windows at all; if you need to reinstall see my post #3 above for the relevant information.
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The asus recovery CD will not work on the dell computer. But you can restore the dell to factory state (the way it came out of the box) using the recovery partition. Make sure you back up any critical data beforehand.
Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 - KB Article - 353562 | Dell
If you want to clean install windows, you'll need a regular win7 install disk. You can borrow it from a friend or google to find a clean iso online. Install the same edition as the one that came preinstalled on your computer, then activate using the sticker key.
Clean Install Windows 7
Make sure you create recovery disks first using the dell datasafe program, you can restore to factory state at any time using these disks.
Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 - KB Article - 353562 | Dell
If you want to clean install windows, you'll need a regular win7 install disk. You can borrow it from a friend or google to find a clean iso online. Install the same edition as the one that came preinstalled on your computer, then activate using the sticker key.
Clean Install Windows 7
Make sure you create recovery disks first using the dell datasafe program, you can restore to factory state at any time using these disks.
�� Quote: Originally Posted by theog How to use Dell Recovery, & how to order Recovery Disks.
Dell - Support
Dell - Support
�� Quote: Originally Posted by dynamite140 Hey guys. I checked and the cd i got is Dell Drivers and Utilities CD. How can i format my desktop since i didn't receive a windows 7 cd from dell? Or is this the cd?
It shows at the bottom For reinstalling Dell studio xps 8100 computer software but I'm pretty sure this isn't the format cd right?
It shows at the bottom For reinstalling Dell studio xps 8100 computer software but I'm pretty sure this isn't the format cd right?
Dell Factory Recovery is quite good and may solve your problems. If not find a clean copy installation DVD for your version to clean reinstall following the steps posted.
Back up your files first.
hey guys thanks. I asked this on another forum and they told me all i had to do was this if i don't have the cd.
Windows 7 Recovery Partition - Windows 7
Would this method be a lot easier? The steps seem to be very simple.
Windows 7 Recovery Partition - Windows 7
Would this method be a lot easier? The steps seem to be very simple.
I just had a cursory look at the link you posted and a
couple of the recovery methods they list are incorrect.
Here are the newer instructions for a Dell, this will over-write the data on the machine so back-up anything you do not want to lose first.
�� Information
New Dell
Turn on the computer.
2 As the computer starts, press <F8> on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.
Note:
You must press <F8> before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.
3 Press the <Down Arrow> on the keyboard to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press <Enter>.
4 Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.
5 Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.
6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
8 Click to select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition check box.
9 Click Next.
The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.
10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer.
The software is now installed as it was when the computer was first received.
couple of the recovery methods they list are incorrect.
Here are the newer instructions for a Dell, this will over-write the data on the machine so back-up anything you do not want to lose first.
�� InformationNew Dell
Turn on the computer.
2 As the computer starts, press <F8> on the keyboard until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears on the screen.
Note:
You must press <F8> before the Windows logo appears on the screen. If you press <F8> after the Windows logo appears on the screen, the Advanced Boot Options menu will not appear on the screen. If you do not see the Advanced Boot Options menu, restart the computer, and then repeat this step until you see the menu on the screen.
3 Press the <Down Arrow> on the keyboard to select Repair Your Computer on the Advanced Boot Options menu, and then press <Enter>.
4 Specify the language settings that you want, and then click Next.
5 Log in as a user who has administrative credentials, and then click OK.
6 Click Dell Factory Image Restore.
7 In the Dell Factory Image Restore window, click Next.
8 Click to select the Yes, reformat hard drive and restore system software to factory condition check box.
9 Click Next.
The computer is restored to the default factory configuration.
10 When the restore operation is completed, click Finish to restart the computer.
The software is now installed as it was when the computer was first received.
hey. So after i do all this, it will take about 1 hour or so and then everything should be good to go? Is there going to be some options that will confuse me a bit like which partitioin drive to choose?
Hey guys.
I haven't tried this yet because it sounds too simple. I asked my friend who knows computers and he said he didn't think it was possible to reformat a computer without a CD. Do you know if this is true or not? I also don't want to risk doing all this and then my computer not working. Can someone else confirm that doing those 10 steps would work?
Thanks!
I haven't tried this yet because it sounds too simple. I asked my friend who knows computers and he said he didn't think it was possible to reformat a computer without a CD. Do you know if this is true or not? I also don't want to risk doing all this and then my computer not working. Can someone else confirm that doing those 10 steps would work?
Thanks!
Dell Factory Recovery is a stable way to reinstall your OS, although along with it will come the preinstalled bloatware and useless factory utilities which have better versions built into Win7. If you're going to run Recovery, it's most stable to run it from the partition as the Recovery Disks can fail and should be used only to reinstall to a new HD.
If you're not confident in Factory Recovery you can always save a Win7 backup image so you can easily reimage the HD exactly to where it is now from the Win7 Repair CD which you should have on hands to repair the OS if it doesn't boot anyway: System Repair Disc - Create
Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
Many tech enthusiasts find a clean copy Installation DVD for their Win7 version to get a cleaner reinstall of just Win7. Here are tips for getting a purrfect install based on hundreds done here: re-install windows 7
Other options are to troubleshoot the problems you're having now with these steps.
If you decide to run Factory Recovery, here are tips to clean up factory bloatware.
If you're not confident in Factory Recovery you can always save a Win7 backup image so you can easily reimage the HD exactly to where it is now from the Win7 Repair CD which you should have on hands to repair the OS if it doesn't boot anyway: System Repair Disc - Create
Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
Many tech enthusiasts find a clean copy Installation DVD for their Win7 version to get a cleaner reinstall of just Win7. Here are tips for getting a purrfect install based on hundreds done here: re-install windows 7
Other options are to troubleshoot the problems you're having now with these steps.
If you decide to run Factory Recovery, here are tips to clean up factory bloatware.
okay i burned the system repair disc. It only took about 5 minutes. Is that the back up cd?
I'm confused. Should i just do the dell factory restore now or plug this cd to restore it? also, i'm confused. If i do the factory restore, it would have the bloatware but if i use the cd, it won't?
I'm confused. Should i just do the dell factory restore now or plug this cd to restore it? also, i'm confused. If i do the factory restore, it would have the bloatware but if i use the cd, it won't?
If you're going to follow your friend's advice, why are you asking us?
Have you even tried the steps in my post#11 above to see if it will work for you?
Have you even tried the steps in my post#11 above to see if it will work for you?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by dynamite140 Can someone else confirm that doing those 10 steps would work?
If BFK says the 10 steps will work, then it will work.
My suggestions is to follow his advice - he doesn't have 20,000 odd posts and a huge reputation for nothing.
Have a go at that and post back here if you need more help
Regards,
Golden
bare foot kid, my friend is okay with computers. He isn't really smart. I didn't want to try that method yet because he said if somehow it screws up and i don't have a recovery cd, i'm screwed. Is that true?
I just burned the recovery disc folllowing the steps in gregrocker's system repair disc he posted.. However, it only took 5 minutes. But i hear online that people say its suppose to take 3 hours?? I am confused because when i check the recovery disc info, it shows 3 folders and just shows my desktop but that is ONLY 1KB. Did that mean i burned the recovery cd wrong?
Does this mean right now i have the option of doing the 10 steps you posted and or just booting the cd i burned?
Thanks!
I just burned the recovery disc folllowing the steps in gregrocker's system repair disc he posted.. However, it only took 5 minutes. But i hear online that people say its suppose to take 3 hours?? I am confused because when i check the recovery disc info, it shows 3 folders and just shows my desktop but that is ONLY 1KB. Did that mean i burned the recovery cd wrong?
Does this mean right now i have the option of doing the 10 steps you posted and or just booting the cd i burned?
Thanks!
System Repair Disc - Create
Is only Startup Repair Disk would only take 5 minutes to burn.
Dell Recovery Disks, may take 3 hours to burn.
You can do the the 10 steps from F8, if you have not made the Dell Recovery Disks.
Is only Startup Repair Disk would only take 5 minutes to burn.
Dell Recovery Disks, may take 3 hours to burn.
You can do the the 10 steps from F8, if you have not made the Dell Recovery Disks.
I gave you the link to burn a Repair CD which is used to Repair or reimage Win7. You need to have one in case Win7 becomes unbootable, and to make a Win7 Backup Image so that you have a path back if Recovery fails and you have no Recovery Disks as a backup, or they fail also.
Here is how to save a Win7 backup image: Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
Here is how to reimage the HD from the saved image by booting the Repair CD: System Image Recovery
Now make your Recovery Disk set so you have a backup method to Factory Recover, then run Recovery using the steps which were given.
If you have any questions, ask back so that you fully understand the difference between Repair CD, Recovery Disks, or finding a Win7 Installation DVD to clean re-install windows 7.
Here is how to save a Win7 backup image: Backup Complete Computer - Create an Image Backup
Here is how to reimage the HD from the saved image by booting the Repair CD: System Image Recovery
Now make your Recovery Disk set so you have a backup method to Factory Recover, then run Recovery using the steps which were given.
If you have any questions, ask back so that you fully understand the difference between Repair CD, Recovery Disks, or finding a Win7 Installation DVD to clean re-install windows 7.
greg. I did the repair disc already that took 5 minute. When i am trying to do the backcup complete computer- create an image backup, it ask for me to put a cd bigger than 1gb. I don't have one. My cd is 700mb max. Can i put in my 4gb usb drive? And can you tell me how long this process takes about? It says to not eject the cd when the process is going on. Though the cd i put in messed up because it says its too small.
So i have to do this process and the system image recovery and thats it right? Can you tell me how long this process takes about?
And after i do these 2 last processes, i then just keep these things handy and then just do the 10 steps barefoot kid posted?
Thanks
So i have to do this process and the system image recovery and thats it right? Can you tell me how long this process takes about?
And after i do these 2 last processes, i then just keep these things handy and then just do the 10 steps barefoot kid posted?
Thanks
You really need an external HD or another HD to store an image of that size upon.
You might have to settle for backing up your data to DVD, then making the Recovery DVD's as your OS backup: http://support.dell.com/support/topi...&isLegacy=true
Then run Factory Recovery partition following these steps: Restoring Your Computer�s Software to the Factory Settings | Dell
This will reinstall all of the factory preinstalled bloatware and useless utilities that have better versions built into Win7. If you have access to a Win7 Installation DVD, we can help you get a cleaner install using the Product Key on COA sticker on machine. re-install windows 7
Now that you have all of the options laid out, ask any questions you have.
You might have to settle for backing up your data to DVD, then making the Recovery DVD's as your OS backup: http://support.dell.com/support/topi...&isLegacy=true
Then run Factory Recovery partition following these steps: Restoring Your Computer�s Software to the Factory Settings | Dell
This will reinstall all of the factory preinstalled bloatware and useless utilities that have better versions built into Win7. If you have access to a Win7 Installation DVD, we can help you get a cleaner install using the Product Key on COA sticker on machine. re-install windows 7
Now that you have all of the options laid out, ask any questions you have.
okay greg. since i dont have the external drives, would it just be fine to just do the 10 steps that the other guy posted? This is a lot of stuff to do and i'm not a computer person.
I also don't have any dvd discs. Only cd discs at the moment so i can't burn them using the dell backup.
DVD's are 3 for $2 good quality on the wall rack at Walgreens.
We don't encourage shortcuts or skipping steps on complex operations because of laziness or impatience.
These operations can be unforgiving. You might want to take it to a shop.
If you're eager to learn, then this is where to come.
We don't encourage shortcuts or skipping steps on complex operations because of laziness or impatience.
These operations can be unforgiving. You might want to take it to a shop.
If you're eager to learn, then this is where to come.
greg, i think im just going to do those 10 steps posted. I'm going to take that risk. But if everything goes well, i can then burn it later on correct?
Have you backed up your data?
You mean my documents and those important personal files right? I'm not a computer person so just want to make sure that is what you mean by data...
hey greg, i just spoke to dell support and they said they will ship me the recovery cd and i will receive it from 3-5 days.
So its best to just wait then right?
And i just want to know one last thing that i'm still confused. If i reformat my computer using those 10 steps without the cd, that means it would go back to how i first got it WITH THE BLOATWARE... but if i reformat it WITH THE WINDOWS 7 CD... then it would go back to how it was when i first got it WITHOUT THE BLOATWARE?
So its best to just wait then right?
And i just want to know one last thing that i'm still confused. If i reformat my computer using those 10 steps without the cd, that means it would go back to how i first got it WITH THE BLOATWARE... but if i reformat it WITH THE WINDOWS 7 CD... then it would go back to how it was when i first got it WITHOUT THE BLOATWARE?
Yes, running Recovery will return the computer to exactly the condition when it left the factory. All of the bloatware and factory utilities will be reinstalled.
Reinstalling with the Win7 DVD doesn't include anything except the OS, and is a much cleaner and more lightweight install.
What I would do is factory restore and see how you like it first. You can even try cleaning up the bloatware and factory utilities using these tips I wrote up: HP laptop has used up all four primary partitions
If you are not fully happy with performance after working with it for awhile, then find a Win7 Installation DVD to try a clean reinstall using these tips to get a purrfect install: re-install windows 7
Since you have the Recovery disks coming, you can go ahead and run factory recovery when ready. Let us know if we can help further.
Reinstalling with the Win7 DVD doesn't include anything except the OS, and is a much cleaner and more lightweight install.
What I would do is factory restore and see how you like it first. You can even try cleaning up the bloatware and factory utilities using these tips I wrote up: HP laptop has used up all four primary partitions
If you are not fully happy with performance after working with it for awhile, then find a Win7 Installation DVD to try a clean reinstall using these tips to get a purrfect install: re-install windows 7
Since you have the Recovery disks coming, you can go ahead and run factory recovery when ready. Let us know if we can help further.
hey greg. I think i'm just going to wait for the dvd to arrive. Don't want to do so much work with removing the bloatware and all that because if the Windows DVD is a cleaner version, i rather just do it once.
And just to confirm one last time once i get the cd, i just follow these steps right?
Clean Install Windows 7
And just to confirm one last time once i get the cd, i just follow these steps right?
Clean Install Windows 7
Not if they are sending you a Recovery Disk. This is all that most manufacturers will send since they want to make it hard for you to get rid of their sponsors' bloatware which provides most of their profit margin.
To get the clean Installation DVD (with just Win7 and no bloatware) you need to borrow it from a friend or find it another way. Then extract the ISO using ImgBurn to burn to another DVD so you have a copy, or write it to flashstick. You can unlock all versions to install yours using the link in the steps I gave you.
To review:
Recovery Disks reinstall the factory install exactly as it came from the factory, with bloatware and Dell utilities. It is the same as on the Recovery Partition, but another method to run it in case it fails or the HD goes bad.
Installation DVD is a clean copy Win7 installer, which you can use to reinstall factory Win7 without the bloatware and Dell utilities, just the OS, using the Product key on your machine's COA sticker.
Repair CD is used to repair Win7 if it will not boot, or you need to reimage the HD using a backup image. System Repair Disk - Windows 7 Forums
To get the clean Installation DVD (with just Win7 and no bloatware) you need to borrow it from a friend or find it another way. Then extract the ISO using ImgBurn to burn to another DVD so you have a copy, or write it to flashstick. You can unlock all versions to install yours using the link in the steps I gave you.
To review:
Recovery Disks reinstall the factory install exactly as it came from the factory, with bloatware and Dell utilities. It is the same as on the Recovery Partition, but another method to run it in case it fails or the HD goes bad.
Installation DVD is a clean copy Win7 installer, which you can use to reinstall factory Win7 without the bloatware and Dell utilities, just the OS, using the Product key on your machine's COA sticker.
Repair CD is used to repair Win7 if it will not boot, or you need to reimage the HD using a backup image. System Repair Disk - Windows 7 Forums
�� Quote: Originally Posted by dynamite140 that other guy ...
�� Quote: Originally Posted by dynamite140 You mean my documents and those important personal files right? I'm not a computer person so just want to make sure that is what you mean by data...
yes i backed up everything. But i'm just going to wait the few days for the CD's dell is sending me
hey greg.
They gave me the
Windows 7 Reinstallation CD
The Drivers and Utilities Cd
Easy CD and DVD buring CD
They gave me the
Windows 7 Reinstallation CD
The Drivers and Utilities Cd
Easy CD and DVD buring CD
Jackpot. Unless they've changed the name, that DVD is a clean copy of Win7.
You probably don't need the other two unless there is some Dell utility you're yearning for after install (doubtful). Any missing drivers after install and optional Updates should be gotten from the Support Downloads webpage for your Dell model.
You're all set to get a purrfect install: Clean Reinstall steps
You probably don't need the other two unless there is some Dell utility you're yearning for after install (doubtful). Any missing drivers after install and optional Updates should be gotten from the Support Downloads webpage for your Dell model.
You're all set to get a purrfect install: Clean Reinstall steps
Greg, that link you posted has very very complicated steps for the cleaning the ssd/hdd drive. Is this really necessary?
I can't just do the clean install step and thats it? Because i'm looking at the link you gave and eve though you put the steps as clear as possible, someone like me who is horrible with computers is confused already.
I did the right click as admin diskmgmt.msc . And the disk management pops up. Am i suppose to just leave this box open then since you don't mention anything else about this?
I can't just do the clean install step and thats it? Because i'm looking at the link you gave and eve though you put the steps as clear as possible, someone like me who is horrible with computers is confused already.
I did the right click as admin diskmgmt.msc . And the disk management pops up. Am i suppose to just leave this box open then since you don't mention anything else about this?
If you have a Windows installation disk from Dell and all you want to do is clean your disk completely and reinstall Windows, just use the diskpart command and be done with it.
Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
Basically, you boot from the install disc. When you get to the Windows screen that asks what Language you want to choose, you hit Shift F10 on the keyboard.
That drops you into diskpart. Then follow the tutorial linked. It won't take 2 minutes.
When you exit diskpart, you will be dropped right back where you left off in the Windows installation and you continue as normal.
The following commands should work within diskpart:
list disk (to show the ID number of the hard disk, normally Disk 0)
select disk 0 (change 0 to another number if applicable)
clean all (this overwrites all data on the drive)
create partition primary size=80000 (creates a partition with 80 GB space; to use the entire disk as one partition, omit the �size=value� parameter switch; use a similar command to create more partitions if needed or create in Windows 7 after installation)
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick
exit
Disk - Clean and Clean All with Diskpart Command
Basically, you boot from the install disc. When you get to the Windows screen that asks what Language you want to choose, you hit Shift F10 on the keyboard.
That drops you into diskpart. Then follow the tutorial linked. It won't take 2 minutes.
When you exit diskpart, you will be dropped right back where you left off in the Windows installation and you continue as normal.
The following commands should work within diskpart:
list disk (to show the ID number of the hard disk, normally Disk 0)
select disk 0 (change 0 to another number if applicable)
clean all (this overwrites all data on the drive)
create partition primary size=80000 (creates a partition with 80 GB space; to use the entire disk as one partition, omit the �size=value� parameter switch; use a similar command to create more partitions if needed or create in Windows 7 after installation)
select partition 1
active
format fs=ntfs quick
exit
Hey guys. All i did was put the windows 7 reinstallation DVD in and did those steps. I didn't do the optimize the hard drive with the disc etc.
But right now, i cannot go online. I then used the dell driver disk i receive and it showed with a check mark the programs i already have installed. I then tried to install every single other driver there was but a modem one i tried, didn't work.
Does anyone know what i can do now?
But right now, i cannot go online. I then used the dell driver disk i receive and it showed with a check mark the programs i already have installed. I then tried to install every single other driver there was but a modem one i tried, didn't work.
Does anyone know what i can do now?
okay i got this to work by installing the drivers.
But i got this other problem. My resolution is 800x600. But once i changed my resolution to 1600x1200, i can only see like half of the windows startup icon. Along with that, i could see half of the recycle bin icon on my dekstop. It seems like it got moved to the left a bit.
But i got this other problem. My resolution is 800x600. But once i changed my resolution to 1600x1200, i can only see like half of the windows startup icon. Along with that, i could see half of the recycle bin icon on my dekstop. It seems like it got moved to the left a bit.
Also, can someone tell me me why i only have 360gb free out of 451gb? My hard drive is 500gb and before i did this, i had about 367gb free. I just checked my documents and noticed.... i still have some poker files saved. How in the world is this possible?
i just did the windows 7 rating test. I got a base score of 1.0 score from a range of 1 to a 7.9
Does windows 7 always back up the files? I checked the folder windows.old and then programfilesx86 and then it shows all those programs and files that were saved before my formatting.
Am i suppose to delete all those folders? And if so, am i suppose just delete that folder just like that? Is there a correct way to delete that folder? I thought none of my files were going to be backed up.
Am i suppose to delete all those folders? And if so, am i suppose just delete that folder just like that? Is there a correct way to delete that folder? I thought none of my files were going to be backed up.
It sounds like you followed none of our advice at all since you didn't even wipe the HD.
Update the display driver from the Dell Support Downloads webpage for your tag number. Then try the maximum resolution to see if it helps with display. You may need to try another resolution.
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Barefoot kid, i asked another friend of mine and he is very good with computers and formatted a ton. He told me he never even heard of the format hdd ever.
Could i just delete the backup files now? Does this mean that since i didn't wipe the HD clean like you said, then this computer will still be slower than as if i didn't wipe the HD?
I will reformat it again later tonight and do everything you say.
Could i just delete the backup files now? Does this mean that since i didn't wipe the HD clean like you said, then this computer will still be slower than as if i didn't wipe the HD?
I will reformat it again later tonight and do everything you say.
Barefoot kid, it did look like a lot of work. But when i saw the instructions and even though you put images up, it still looked very confusing which is why i was worried i was going to mess it up. I never ever formatted a computer correctly.
How is performance now? Does it start up quickly and respond instantly?
Its faster than before i formatted it..
should i do it over again? does the backup saved on my computer now make it slower than as if i formmatted the HD?
should i do it over again? does the backup saved on my computer now make it slower than as if i formmatted the HD?
my friend says if i delete the windows.old folder now... its the same speed as if i did the format HD earlier? Is this true? He said it should be same speed b/c the backup got backed up but not stored and that there is no point of me formatting it again....
The issue with wiping the HD is that it overwrites all of the code (infected or corrupt, for example) with zeroes so that nothing is left to interfere with a new install. It is more of a precaution than anything else.
If you didn't format the partition when you installed Win7, the installer did it for you so don't worry about it.
What's important is how it is running now. I don't understand what your friend is trying to say about saving the backup having something to do with performance but it doesn't sound possible.
Have you saved a backup? Did you follow the other steps I gave you to get a perfect install, and do you have any other questions?
If you didn't format the partition when you installed Win7, the installer did it for you so don't worry about it.
What's important is how it is running now. I don't understand what your friend is trying to say about saving the backup having something to do with performance but it doesn't sound possible.
Have you saved a backup? Did you follow the other steps I gave you to get a perfect install, and do you have any other questions?
What i asked my friend was and to you is this.
Since i did not format the HD, and just installed windows 7 with the cd, i know that isn't the PURRFECT install like you told me to
Since i didn't, windows 7 backed up my files and this 62gb is stored in the folder windows.old.
My question is assuming i followed all the steps as with the format HDD, would that be faster than it is now for me even though i reinstalled windows 7 but did not format the hard drive. My friend said its the same thing. ONly different is that the files got backed and that has NOTHING to do with speed.
MY question now is should i just do everything over again? Such as format my HDD and then reinstall windows like i did yesterday? Or is that pointless now?
Since i did not format the HD, and just installed windows 7 with the cd, i know that isn't the PURRFECT install like you told me to
Since i didn't, windows 7 backed up my files and this 62gb is stored in the folder windows.old.
My question is assuming i followed all the steps as with the format HDD, would that be faster than it is now for me even though i reinstalled windows 7 but did not format the hard drive. My friend said its the same thing. ONly different is that the files got backed and that has NOTHING to do with speed.
MY question now is should i just do everything over again? Such as format my HDD and then reinstall windows like i did yesterday? Or is that pointless now?
The first thing you should do is decide if you are going to listen to your friend or to members of this forum. As it is now, you have too many chefs stirring the pot. Each is giving you different information and you are understandably confused. Pick one or pick the other.
okay i want to listen to the guys here on the forum. But since i already reinstalled it, should i do it over but FIRST FORMAT THE HD? Or is doing that completely USELESS NOW?>
Do you remember where you told the installer to put Win7? Did you see the Recovery partition and leave it alone? There is likely another Dell OEM partition which now is useless since you clean reinstalled and are not using any Dell utiltiies.
If performance is good on Win7 now, you don't need to worry about formatting since the installer would auto-format the partition if you don't. And you dont' seem to understand we are talking about something entirely different and much more thorough when we say 'wipe" the partition, to write zeroes to overwrite all data which is not the same as formatting.
If performance is good on Win7 now, you don't need to worry about formatting since the installer would auto-format the partition if you don't. And you dont' seem to understand we are talking about something entirely different and much more thorough when we say 'wipe" the partition, to write zeroes to overwrite all data which is not the same as formatting.
okay greg. So would you recommend me follow those steps you posted earlier for PURRFECT INSTALL of windows 7 that includes the formatting of the hard drive? Or just leave everything alone now.
Yes I did leave the recovery partition alone. Yes i remembered where i told windows 7 to install. I just clicked on the 3rd partition the biggest one which was 451gb and clicked next so that was the one.
I did not touch the recovery partition at all. Above it was another partitiion i recalled but that was so small that i couldnt have chosed that one. It was less than 40mb i recalled. The recovery partition was less than 12gb from what i remembered.
I did not touch the recovery partition at all. Above it was another partitiion i recalled but that was so small that i couldnt have chosed that one. It was less than 40mb i recalled. The recovery partition was less than 12gb from what i remembered.
The smaller partition is likely the Dell OEM partition which houses factory utilities which are no longer available now that you have clean reinstalled. If you ever choose to run Factory Recovery from it's partition following the steps my colleague BareFootKid (aka "the other guy") gave you, then you would have those utilities available again along with the pre-installed factory bloatware.
I would not worry about formatting since the installer will do it for you. Just follow the other steps given to get a perfect install and then backup a Win7 image externally so you never have to reinstall again.
I would not worry about formatting since the installer will do it for you. Just follow the other steps given to get a perfect install and then backup a Win7 image externally so you never have to reinstall again.
greg, i'm following those steps now. I have few more questions.
You said to download a light AV system like microsoft essentials. Is that better than avast antivirus? I know i cannot have 2 virus systems otherwise there would be problems
Also, i am looking at the startup menu after i type the msconfig. I only see 3 programs at the startup. That is Avast, Aim and some program called Digital Line and the manufacturer is Avanquest Software. Does that mean i don't really have to do much here because i only see these 3 programs on startup? Because i just looked at my laptop, and i see about 25 programs when i click on the startup tab as oppose to 3 on my desktop.
How do i delete the start up item? It seems like all i can do is uncheck it but can't delete it? I just unchecked AIM and it shows in the date disabled the time and date i disabled it.
Is that good?
Oh yea, and it would be absolutely useless to format my hard drive now right and its too late? You mentioned that that method of formatting the hard drive was a precaution method. But if i had done that step before reinstalling windows, would the speed after i reinstall it be faster than it is RIGHT NOW for me? That is the question i asked you about 2-3 times in my last few posts but i think i worded it wrong so you might be confused with what i'm asking.
Also, is the correct way to delete my backup files just go to that windows.old folder and click delete and then delete it off recycle bin? That to me seems like the wrong way because its not like you removing it fully or am i wrong? I should delete the backup files right folder right?
You said to download a light AV system like microsoft essentials. Is that better than avast antivirus? I know i cannot have 2 virus systems otherwise there would be problems
Also, i am looking at the startup menu after i type the msconfig. I only see 3 programs at the startup. That is Avast, Aim and some program called Digital Line and the manufacturer is Avanquest Software. Does that mean i don't really have to do much here because i only see these 3 programs on startup? Because i just looked at my laptop, and i see about 25 programs when i click on the startup tab as oppose to 3 on my desktop.
How do i delete the start up item? It seems like all i can do is uncheck it but can't delete it? I just unchecked AIM and it shows in the date disabled the time and date i disabled it.
Is that good?
Oh yea, and it would be absolutely useless to format my hard drive now right and its too late? You mentioned that that method of formatting the hard drive was a precaution method. But if i had done that step before reinstalling windows, would the speed after i reinstall it be faster than it is RIGHT NOW for me? That is the question i asked you about 2-3 times in my last few posts but i think i worded it wrong so you might be confused with what i'm asking.
Also, is the correct way to delete my backup files just go to that windows.old folder and click delete and then delete it off recycle bin? That to me seems like the wrong way because its not like you removing it fully or am i wrong? I should delete the backup files right folder right?
I asked a lot of people on other forums and all of them recommend me to format the hard drive again....
They say things like
By not formatting the hard-drive it does significantly decrease hard-drive speed because of the fact it's like having two operating systems just the difference is one is not in use. If you wipe it clean and install your 7 then it should be pretty smooth.
Is this true greg? I can still do this right?
They say things like
By not formatting the hard-drive it does significantly decrease hard-drive speed because of the fact it's like having two operating systems just the difference is one is not in use. If you wipe it clean and install your 7 then it should be pretty smooth.
Is this true greg? I can still do this right?
The only one of the startup programs you need is Avast, unless you rightclick desktop to choose Gadgets, or want to keep a Stickynotes open on your desktop from the Start menu for jotting notes or lists.
If you wipe your HD you will lose the Recovery Partition, which you may not need since you have the valuable Dell Installation DVD - unless you discover some of the pre-installed programs or Dell utilities are missing and you want them. You can look for them on the two other disks Dell sent, but if they're not there then you might decide you want to run factory recovery. I would wait to be sure about this before wiping the HD to reinstall. If performance is snappy with no lags or other problems then I'd keep what you have.
If you wipe your HD you will lose the Recovery Partition, which you may not need since you have the valuable Dell Installation DVD - unless you discover some of the pre-installed programs or Dell utilities are missing and you want them. You can look for them on the two other disks Dell sent, but if they're not there then you might decide you want to run factory recovery. I would wait to be sure about this before wiping the HD to reinstall. If performance is snappy with no lags or other problems then I'd keep what you have.
greg right now the speed is okay better than before. But why can't i just format my hard drive? I learned my mistake of not listening to you already but now you don't want me to format the hard drive? I don't mind spending time doing it. It just looks veyr complicated.
Also, i really want to delete the stored backup files i have from windows 7 that is 62gb. Can you tell me how to delete these properly. I read you are not suppose to just delete that folder. Can you tell me how to delete these files the right way?
Also, i really want to delete the stored backup files i have from windows 7 that is 62gb. Can you tell me how to delete these properly. I read you are not suppose to just delete that folder. Can you tell me how to delete these files the right way?
greg. I did that. When it pops up what i want to delete, it only shows about 3mb of stuff and 3 things checked.
When i check my computer, it still shows 355mb free out of 461mb...
When i check my computer, it still shows 355mb free out of 461mb...
Try tutorial's Option Two, follow each step carefully.
okay greg i got it to work.
By the way, right now my internet is very very close. is there a chance that i didn't install something? I have road runner here and i'm a dl a file and its incredibly slow.
By the way, right now my internet is very very close. is there a chance that i didn't install something? I have road runner here and i'm a dl a file and its incredibly slow.
Enable hardware auto-updating then check optional Windows Updates for newer drivers.
Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware
Check your Device Manager to see if your ethernet (if wired) or wireless Network Adapter is the latest one available from updates or the Dell Support Downloads webpage for your model computer.
Are there any drivers missing or in error in your Device Manager? Driver Install - Device Manager - Windows 7 Forums
Try another browser: Best are 1) IE8, 2) Firefox, 3) Chrome.
Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware
Check your Device Manager to see if your ethernet (if wired) or wireless Network Adapter is the latest one available from updates or the Dell Support Downloads webpage for your model computer.
Are there any drivers missing or in error in your Device Manager? Driver Install - Device Manager - Windows 7 Forums
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greg i have tried that already. Says its all up to date.
greg one last question.
Now i got like 7 things on my startup. Such as itunes, quicktime and a few others. How can i delete them? The only thing i can do is disable it by unchecking it? Why can't i delete it from the startup menu and can i do this ? If so, how?
Now i got like 7 things on my startup. Such as itunes, quicktime and a few others. How can i delete them? The only thing i can do is disable it by unchecking it? Why can't i delete it from the startup menu and can i do this ? If so, how?
�� Quote: Originally Posted by dynamite140 greg one last question.
Now i got like 7 things on my startup. Such as itunes, quicktime and a few others. How can i delete them? The only thing i can do is disable it by unchecking it? Why can't i delete it from the startup menu and can i do this ? If so, how?
Now i got like 7 things on my startup. Such as itunes, quicktime and a few others. How can i delete them? The only thing i can do is disable it by unchecking it? Why can't i delete it from the startup menu and can i do this ? If so, how?
There is no way to "delete" them. But you can stop them from running. Even if you could delete them, why would you? Some day, for some reason, you might want them to run at startup. That's why they are controllable.
This is what and how you need to reinstall Windows, just like we suggested before, take your time and do the steps in this tutorial one at a time and it won't seem so confusing.
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
After the clean all finishes (step one) type exit 2 times followed by the enter key and the command window will close and you will be back at the installer to follow the steps to a clean install, now it will be good to let the installer do everything.
How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7
Don't be concerned with installing any drivers, the Windows 7 installer will do all that.
Avast is good and so is MSE for an A/V, both are free.
Microsoft Security Essentials
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
After the clean all finishes (step one) type exit 2 times followed by the enter key and the command window will close and you will be back at the installer to follow the steps to a clean install, now it will be good to let the installer do everything.
How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7
Don't be concerned with installing any drivers, the Windows 7 installer will do all that.
Avast is good and so is MSE for an A/V, both are free.
Microsoft Security Essentials
Help from Bill2 post 2
Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 - KB Article - 353562 | Dell
Clean Install Windows 7
Help from Bare Foot Kid post 3
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
Help from theog (me) post 4
How to use Dell Recovery, & how to order Recovery Disks.
Dell - Support
Help from gregrocker post 5
HP laptop has used up all four primary partitions
re-install windows 7
All information you need with in the first 5 posts & more.
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Restoring Your Dell Computer to Original Factory Installation with Dell DataSafe Local Backup 2.0 - KB Article - 353562 | Dell
Clean Install Windows 7
Help from Bare Foot Kid post 3
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
Help from theog (me) post 4
How to use Dell Recovery, & how to order Recovery Disks.
Dell - Support
Help from gregrocker post 5
HP laptop has used up all four primary partitions
re-install windows 7
All information you need with in the first 5 posts & more.
It is now post 72
Have you read any of the information?
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