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Would it be easier to just reformat? I already have everything I need backed up. Just don't have a windows 7 installation cd. Is there a way I could download it onto a usb drive?
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Hello


if you have everything backup - then yes that would be the fastest and easiest thing to do
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That's what I'll do then. Is there a way to do that with having the windows installation cd?
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If you have the CD just put it in and then restart the computer
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Meant to say without having the cd :P
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Enter System Recovery Options.

To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:
  • Restart the computer.
  • As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
  • Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
  • Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
  • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  • Select your user account an click Next.

To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:
  • Insert the installation disc.
  • Restart your computer.
  • If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
  • Click Repair your computer.
  • Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
  • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  • Select your user account and click Next.
On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:
Startup Repair
System Restore
Windows Complete PC Restore
Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
Command Prompt
[*]Select Windows Complete PC Restore
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I'll do that :) Thanks for all your help, man. I really appreciate it :)
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Please let me know how it goes - I will not be online much the rest of the day but will be around all day tomarrow
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Hello


It has been a few days so I am checking on how things went.



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Hello

48 Hour bump

It has been more than 48 hours since my last post.

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  • are you having problems following my instructions?
  • if after 48hrs you have not replied to this thread then it will have to be closed!

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