I've heard that diskpart / clean all is very thorough, but I don't know how to do this on my netbook since the main drive of the computer in use can't be the one selected for clean all. Is there another way to do this, or an alternative that would be just as thorough? Any suggestions / instructions would be much appreciated. I have Windows 7 starter (32 bit).
View 8 RepliesI've heard that diskpart / clean all is very thorough, but I don't know how to do this on my netbook since the main drive of the computer in use can't be the one selected for clean all. Is there another way to do this, or an alternative that would be just as thorough? I have Windows 7 starter (32 bit).
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1. Will I need to Flash the Bios if I completely wipe the harddrrive, recovery partition and all? Or will my Bios remain the same even if I wipe the HD?
2. Is there a way to make a recovery Partition on the HDD after installing windows and getting the computer perfectly set up like you want ((Aka Programs installed, modifications made and what not).? Assuming it will use the Windows Recovery stuffs? I dont want to just make a Partition on the Hardrive, I want it to be a actual partition that is strictly for recovery purposes, since I do a Factory restore 1 time every month, the principle is the same for making a New recovery partition if I wipe the computer.
I am upgrading my OS from XP to Windows 7, but I am having problems cleaning my hard drive so I have 16GB of free space. My D drive is not NFTS formatted so I can not install on it. How can I safely wipe the C drive so I can complete my upgrade.
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This has not been successful as I can't get online, 7 can't see my router.
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Anyway, in frustration I just tried a reinstall/ recovery with my original iso disk and I think I've bollixed the whole thing.
I realized what I was doing, another install, and ejected the disk in a panic and now find I have to 7 installs on that partition neither of which is booting properly.
So can I somehow wipe this partition and start afresh?
Also I'm thinking that my original download/iso disk might have been corrupt or something and that could be what's caused me these problems. I could download another one and burn a fresh disk.
Could I just format the drive or is there another way required.
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How can I get rid of everything? I tried clean in the diskpart command. But it says it cannot(because of having system files on it).
I have a co-worker that brought in his Acer notebook. It is running Windows 7 loads but only will show the background. Nothing else will show. When trying to do a repair it locks up the repair every time. Does the same thing if I try to install Windows again.
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1) My netbook did get some virus which I can't remember what it's called but it basically tries to imitate Norton anti-virus into making me purchase some crapware that doesn't even exist or something like that. Anyway, I couldn't really remove it, and it's one of the reasons I ultimately decided I want to just reformat and sell. Also just to get some extra cash
2) I was wondering how I could eliminate the virus by reformatting perhaps? But I still would like to keep Windows 7 on it if possible... If not possible, it would be better to advertise no software than Virus-ridden so I guess if I can't keep 7, I'll just reformat.
I am going to sell my laptop (with windows 7 ultimate x64) and I am trying to completely wipe everything I have done to it other than tho OS.
Is there a way I can do this without reinstalling the OS? My windows seven disc is a one license and has been used up...
My laptop completely crashed. I took it to my cousin and he completely wiped it clean and put a dell recovery disk into it (its an acer aspire 3000). Well he couldn't find the license key to 'activate' windows. Then the laptop screen broke and started working the other day. Anyways, I want to put windows 7 maybe on a dvd-r. I read somewhere that you have to get a license key hence expire like what happened before. I do have a dvd burner in this computer. So:
1. Where do I download windows 7 iso.
2. How do I put it on a dvd-r.
3. How do I completely wipe the laptop clean without logging into it because as I said windows expired and I cant use it.
4. How long will it take.
5. How can I make sure it wont expire and everything will work fine on it.
I want to leave my Hard Drive Like NEW
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