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    Clean Install On Studio Xps 16

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by haiitsmee, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. haiitsmee

    haiitsmee Newbie

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    friends how to do a clean install..i installed using the os dvd they have given me but there is still the windows.old file...advice please... :confused:
     
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    tsger Notebook Geek

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    Best way would be to format the original install partition and do a clean install. Definitely back up your data beforehand!! If you don't want to do that, I don't think it will harm it if you delete the windows.old file. Someone correct me if I'm wrong!
     
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    Cin' Anathema

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    You can also follow this guide here:

    Dell Vista Laptop Reformat and Bloatware Removal Guide
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=157838

    Whatever is easiest for you! :D

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Apr 11, 2009
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