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ITEMS THAT WILL BE RESET TO DEFAULT OR AFFECTED:. Device Drivers - Be sure to have these handy to reinstall.
They do not always remain after the repair (upgrade) install. You may lose the ability to sign on to MSN Messenger, to solve this problem have a look at this thread. You may lose your due to not having permisions set on the old themes. Go to the themes folder at C:/Users/(User-Name)/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/Themes, then of the themes folder and you will now have all your themes back. It has been that you may also lose your Media Center after doing the repair install. Windows Updates will need to be checked and reinstalled again.
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You can only do a repair install with the same edition Windows 7 installation disc for the same edition of Windows 7 that you have installed. You cannot use a OEM Windows 7 'Factory' Restore/Recovery type of installation disc that came with or created from a store bought computer to do a repair install with. These can only be used do a clean install instead. You can do a repair install on a factory OEM installation with the latest official Windows 7 with SP1 ISO file here:, and use to create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive with the ISO to do the repair install from within Windows 7. You can use a retail OEM Windows 7 installation disc to do a repair install with. You can use a retail (full or upgrade) Windows 7 installation disc to do a repair install with.
You cannot do a repair install with a. A System Repair Disc is not a installation disc, and will only boot to the screen. If you have a Windows 7 currently installed, then you must use a 32-bit Windows 7 installation disc to be able to do a repair install with.
If you have a Windows 7 currently installed, then you must use a 64-bit Windows 7 installation disc to be able to do a repair install with. You can use a retail Windows 7 SP1 installation disc (ex: Technet (available), MSDN (available), or retail (when available)) to do a repair install with on a currently installed Windows 7 SP1. You can use a Windows 7 SP1 installation disc (ex: Technet (available), MSDN (available), or retail (when available)) to do a repair install with on a currently installed. You cannot use a to do a repair install with on a currently installed Windows 7 SP1. You cannot use a to do a repair install with on a currently installed slipstream Windows 7 SP1. You can only do a repair install from within Windows 7. You cannot do a repair install at boot or in.
You must be logged into Windows 7 in a administrator account to be able to do a repair install. You must have at least 8.87 GB + what is currently being used of free space (more if you have a larger installation) on the hard drive/partition Windows 7 is installed on to do a repair install. If you, then you will need to change it back to the default C: Users location first. If you, then you will need to change it back to the default C: Users (user-name) location first. Here's How: NOTE: Be sure to back up anything that you do not want to lose first to be extra safe. Start Windows 7, and log on to an administrator account.
Disable any 3rd party firewall, antivirus, or other security program to avoid it from possibly preventing the repair in-place upgrade installation of Windows 7. Do either, or below depending if your retail Windows 7 installation ISO/DVD/USB has SP1 or not, and if your currently installed Windows 7 has SP1 installed or not. Repair Installed Windows 7 SP1 using Windows 7 with SP1 ISO. If you do not have a Windows 7 with SP1 ISO, then you can download an official ISO with your retail product key from Microsoft at the link below. You can also download the latest official Windows 7 SP1 Media Refresh (SP1 U) ISO file at the link below, but this link is not always available for download. A) If you have not already, you will need to install a program like that supports extracting a ISO to a folder.
B) Using the program (ex: 7-Zip) from step 1, extract the Windows 7 SP1 ISO file to a folder on a partition or HDD other than the current Windows 7 partition. (see screenshot below) NOTE: For example with 7-Zip, right click on ISO, click on 7-Zip, Extract files, browse button, select where you want to extract to, and click on OK twice. C) While in Windows 7 SP1, open the folder that you extracted the ISO into, and run the setup.exe file. D) Go to below. Repair Installed Windows 7 SP1 using Windows 7 with SP1 DVD/USB.
If you do not have a Windows 7 with SP1 ISO, then you can download an official ISO with your retail product key from Microsoft at the link below. You can also download the latest official Windows 7 SP1 Media Refresh (SP1 U) ISO file at the link below, but this link is not always available for download. Afterwards, you can use to create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive with the ISO to do the repair install from within Windows 7 using this step.
A) While in Windows 7 SP1, insert your retail Windows 7 SP1 installation DVD into the DVD drive, or connect your, and click on the Run setup.exe option in AutoPlay. (see screenshot below) NOTE: If the AutoPlay window does not open, then open the drive folder in Computer and run the setup.exe file. B) Go to Go to below. Repair Installed Windows 7 without SP1 using Windows 7 without SP1 DVD/USB. If you do not have a Windows 7 without SP1 installation DVD/USB, then you can download the latest official Windows 7 Professional or Home Premium without SP1 ISO file here:, and use to create a bootable DVD or USB flash drive with the ISO to do the repair install from within Windows 7 using this step. It is preferred to have SP1 installed on your PC and to use or above to do a repair install with instead though. A) While in Windows 7 SP1 installed, insert your retail Windows 7 installation DVD into the DVD drive, or connect your, and click on the Run setup.exe option in AutoPlay.
(see screenshot below) NOTE: If the AutoPlay window does not open, then open the drive folder in Computer and run the setup.exe file. B) Go to Go to below. If prompted by, then click on Yes. Click on the Install Now button to start the installation. (see screenshot below) 9. If prompted, uncheck the I want to help make Windows installation better box (unless you would like to:) ), and click on the Go online to get the latest updates for installation option. (see screenshot below) A) Windows 7 will now check online for and install any available installation updates.
(see screenshots below) 10. Check the I accept the license terms box, and click on Next. (see screenshot below) 11. Click on the Upgrade option. (see screenshot below) 12. Windows will now check for any compatibility issues. If any are found like in the example below, click on the red X to cancel the repair install and close this 'Install Windows' window, take care of any found issues (ex: uninstall any incompatible program), then restart the repair install process over again.
The installation of Windows 7 will now begin. (see screenshot below) NOTE: During the installation process, your screen may flash and computer will restart a few times.
After the final restart, you will see this screen for a moment. (see screenshot below) 15. Type in your Windows 7 product key number.
(see screenshot below step 16) 16. Uncheck the Automatically activate Windows when I'm online box unchecked, then click on the Next button.
(see screenshot below) NOTE: You can activate Windows 7 later after you make sure it is running properly. (see step 23 below) If you chose to automatically activate Windows online when you set up your computer, automatic activation begins trying to activate your copy of Windows three days after you log on for the first time. Click on Use recommended settings. (see screenshot below) You will always be able to change your at anytime in Windows 7.
Select your and set your time and date settings, then click on the Next button. (see screenshot below) 19. Click on the option for your computer's location to select the correct network location type settings to be applied for that location. (see screenshot below) NOTE: It is best to select Public location for the best security. Windows 7 will now prepare your desktop to startup. (see screenshots below) 21. If you used a DVD or USB to do the repair install with, then you can remove the DVD or USB when the repair install has successfully completed and you are logged in to Windows 7.
Check to see if you are missing any user files. If you are, then you can copy them from the C: Windows.old or the protected operating system C: $INPLACE.TR and C: WINDOWS.Q backup folders. (see screenshot below) 23. If everything checks out in step 21, then you can run. You will need to click on the Clean up system files button first, and then could check the Files discarded by Windows upgrade, Previous Windows installations, and Windows upgrade log files boxes. (see screenshot below) NOTE: This will delete the, C: $INPLACE.TR and C: WINDOWS.Q folders from step 21 above.
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Reinstalling Windows is an important strategy for any geek, and a useful skill for anybody who doesn’t want to pay one. By starting over with a clean copy of the operating system, you can remove bloatware, wipe out malware, and fix other system problems. A full, clean reinstall is different from the Reset your PC option in Windows 10 and 8, or a manufacturer’s recovery partition or disk for Windows 7. Those built-in options will set your PC back to its factory-default state—which could include some vendor-installed junk you never wanted anyway.
A clean install uses the generic Windows installation media that you can download from Microsoft, and it’ll have just the OS, no other frills. You shouldn’t need to regularly reinstall Windows to keep it performing well. But, by startup programs, context menu items, and years of junk, reinstalling Windows may be the quickest way to speed it up again.
Reinstalling Windows can also save a computer or afflicted by and other system problems caused by software issues. Before we begin,. While you should back up your data regularly, it is especially important to do so before reinstalling an operating system. Reset or Refresh Your PC (Windows 10 and 8) Windows 8 added that attempt to make installing Windows easier. Both of these options actually perform a Windows reinstall in the background, quickly installing a fresh Windows system from the recovery files on your computer’s drive, a Windows installation disc or USB drive. On Windows 10, this option is just named Reset this PC.
You can reset your PC and keep all your personal files and Windows Store apps, or reset your PC and wipe everything from your disc. Either way, y ou’ll have to install all your desktop programs again, but that’s the point: You get a fresh Windows desktop system with all your system files in a known-good state. The 'Reset this PC' option will reset Windows 10 to its factory default state.
If you choose to erase everything, Windows can even so no one can recover your personal files later. This is the easiest way to remove your stuff from a PC before getting rid of it. Resetting this PC will delete all your installed programs.
You can choose whether you want to keep your personal files or not. On Windows 10, this option is available in the Settings app under Update & security Recovery.
Click or tap Get Started under Reset this PC. You can then tell Windows to Keep my files or Remove everything. If your computer isn’t booting properly, it will boot to the advanced startup options menu, where you can select Troubleshoot to reset your PC. You can also access these options by booting from a. On Windows 8, both of these options are available in the modern PC settings app under Update and recovery Recovery. In, Microsoft is experimenting with a new 'Give your PC a fresh start' tool that will allow you to reinstall Windows from here, erasing even all that manufacturer-provided junk. It should be just as good as installing Windows 10 from scratch.
Look for a 'Learn how to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows' option at the bottom of the Recovery pane after upgrading to the Anniversary Update. With the Anniversary Update, Microsoft may allow Windows 10 users to reinstall Windows 10 and remove the manufacturer-installed junk much more easily. Use your manufacturer’s recovery partition or discs (Windows 7 or earlier) In Windows 7 and previous versions of Windows, it’s up to the PC manufacturer to provide a recovery partition or recovery discs. Most manufacturers don’t include Windows installation discs with their computers. If your computer has a recovery partition, run your manufacturer’s recovery tool to reinstall Windows. On many PCs, you’ll have to press a key during the boot process to access the recovery tool.
This key may be displayed on your screen. It should also be printed in your computer’s manual. If your computer comes with a recovery disc, you can also insert it in your computer’s optical drive and boot from it to begin reinstalling Windows. You’ll end up with the manufacturer’s like-new Windows system on your drive.
All the original drivers will be installed, which is good, but all that nasty bloatware will also come back—that’s bad. You’ll have to after you reinstall.