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    should i do a clean install??

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by unlimitedx, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. unlimitedx

    unlimitedx Notebook Consultant

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    is it better to do a clean install with vista or just uninstall all the bloatware?
     
    unlimitedx, Feb 21, 2009
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    Clean install :p trust me on this one!!
     
    F!nn, Feb 21, 2009
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    Okay! The laptop doesn't seem to come with a vista installation CD, unless it's the recovery DVD?
     
    unlimitedx, Feb 21, 2009
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    I agree
    Trust him/her ;)

    What does it say on the disk

    More than likely it is a recovery disk, in which case you will need a vista install disk to do a clean install
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 21, 2009
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    looks like i have to buy a copy..
     
    unlimitedx, Feb 21, 2009
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    You get a copy of the installation media (without a key) for around 10-15$ online

    That is best as you have a key on the bottom of your laptop, and an OEM key already on the laptop

    Also check out the clean install guide here on the forums for an easy way to do a clean install without having to re-activate an installation
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 21, 2009
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    i always thought that the bloat / drivers were on the separate "driver disc"... but then again i haven't used either.

    in any case, you should already have a sticker with a vista key on the bottom, so all you need is the install disc. ask a friend for it or something :rolleyes:
     
    thalanix, Feb 21, 2009
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  8. unlimitedx

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    If I do get one of those install CDs, will it still show "Asus" as the bootup icon when I start the computer??
     
    unlimitedx, Feb 21, 2009
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    where is the installation guide?
     
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    Right here

    :D :D :D

    Good luck
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 21, 2009
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    oh man. 21 steps..
     
    unlimitedx, Feb 21, 2009
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    Don't worry, it's not that long

    Read through it all before starting and you will quite a bit of it is just preperation

    Good luck :D

    EDIT - Post 700
    W00T W00T
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 21, 2009
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    For ASUS you do not (usually) need a retail Vista disk to do a clean install. Please check the Info BoothFAQ, there is a question explaining how to do a clean install with the recovery disk.
     
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    E.B.E., Feb 22, 2009
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    I would go with the clean install, no reason to try and remove all the crap. Just start fresh
     
    Kryckter, Feb 22, 2009
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    If that's FAQ #14 you're referring too, it didnt' seem complete or it didn't seem very clear. :confused:

    It refers to first and second steps but doesn't say anything about them?

    Unless they're embedded in that FAQ?

    Thanks

    LC
     
    LaughingCheese, Feb 22, 2009
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