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    Windows 7 cleaninstall?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by JamesSunderland, Nov 21, 2009.

  1. JamesSunderland

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    Hi

    I have a question please, I have a Windows 7 coupon to upgrade my vista 64. My question is what is recommended, to make an cleaninstall (format everything) than install Windows 7 and download the drivers from dell or upgrade vista 64 with all my original vista 64 drivers? Because when I upgrade my vista 64 with my old vista 64 drivers to Windows 7 and even when I download few drivers from dell ex.: Videocard Driver, Alien Command Center etc. I got a malfunction with my touch sense and battery charging problem it won't charging anymore. So what do u think would be the best?

    Thanks guys!

    With Regards!
     
    JamesSunderland, Nov 21, 2009
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    rule #1 : always do a clean install

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    cpaqf1, Nov 21, 2009
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    Hi

    Thanks a lot for your responde, so you think i should choose in this Windows 7 installation menu, not upgrade but rather choose the second option for a clean install of Windows 7, is that right? And where can I have please a complete driver list for Windows 7?

    Thanks a lot again!


     
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    yeah, the "custom" option, then format the drive


    this is from batboy's blog

    http://m17x.blogspot.com/2009/10/current-windows-7-64-drivers.html


    *EDIT*

    thats if you have an m17x, you didn't mention what you have
     
    cpaqf1, Nov 21, 2009
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    you're welcome
     
    cpaqf1, Nov 21, 2009
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