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    Asus F8SA-4S033C clean vista install

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Funkadelic, Apr 11, 2008.

  1. Funkadelic

    Funkadelic Newbie

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    Hi

    I just got my Asus F8SA today and it seems pretty nice but there's alot of programs installed. I'm don't know very much about computers but I want to make a clean install of Windows Vista.

    I recieved a Recovery DVD with Windows Vista and then a "Driver & Utility Ver 2.0" cd on the side so I should be able to get a clean Vista, right?

    Also, the HDD was divided into to partitions, one "VistaOS" of 116gb and one "DATA" with 108gb. Should I keep them or make them one partition?

    How to do a clean Vista install with the recovery DVD?

    I would appreciate some help!
     
    Funkadelic, Apr 11, 2008
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  2. Funkadelic

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    Isn't there anyone who has any information about this recovery DVD? If it only will restore the same installation (with 75 processes running) or a clean one?
     
    Funkadelic, Apr 11, 2008
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  3. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    You are able to get a clean Vista, check my Tips and Tricks (signature). Basically you don't insert the drivers CD when it asks you to.

    As to optimizing Vista... see my signature again.
     
    E.B.E., Apr 13, 2008
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    Thanks a lot! I'll check it out.
     
    Funkadelic, Apr 14, 2008
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