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    Windows 7 Clean Install

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by SissyJean, Mar 22, 2013.

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    SissyJean Newbie

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    I have an Acer Aspire 7551 that I would like to do a clean install of Windows 7 on. I have the product key and the Windows Repair and Acer Recovery disc that I created when I first got it. Can I install only Windows 7 with out all the other junk that comes with it using these discs?

    Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
     
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    If you are to use Acer disks you'll end up with the exact same system that you've had your of the box- with the same drivers and apps, including all the bloatware.

    If you have a retail Win 7 disk you can do a clean-install and use your product key from the sticker but if I remember correctly you'll have to activate by phone.
     
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    Thanks! That was exactly what I was needing to know.
     
    SissyJean, Mar 22, 2013
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