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    OS CLEAN install on my 1730?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by italian.madness, Oct 15, 2008.

  1. italian.madness

    italian.madness Notebook Consultant

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    Hi guys!!
    Again, I need your help!!!
    How can I perform a clen OS install on my 1730?

    THANKS!
     
    italian.madness, Oct 15, 2008
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    kuncheesh Notebook Evangelist

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    kuncheesh, Oct 15, 2008
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    italian.madness Notebook Consultant

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    Uuuuu thanks!!!
    It looks complicated but I'll give a try!!
    cheers
     
    italian.madness, Oct 15, 2008
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    Renegade0721 Notebook Consultant

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    When I finally get my XPS M1730 I will also do a clean install. I have only browsed that guide but it seems too long and complicated. Any way I was going to do it a much easier and shorter way.

    These are what you need to have in advance:

    -OS CD/DVD
    -Drivers from DELL website and other places
    -Software to format hard drive (I will be using Active Kill Disk http://www.killdisk.com/) you could use OS CD/DVD to format if you want or use some other software

    Installation:

    1. Format hard drive using software of your choice
    2. Install OS
    3. Install Drivers

    DONE! Only 3 steps!
     
    Renegade0721, Oct 15, 2008
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  5. italian.madness

    italian.madness Notebook Consultant

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    mmmm and this will not install al the bloatware?? (maybe a tupid question, I know)

    Thanks ranagade btw
     
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    Renegade0721 Notebook Consultant

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    No Bloatware beacause it is a CLEAN install that you do yourself.
     
    Renegade0721, Oct 15, 2008
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    however dont use all CDs from dell.they contain stuff very near to bloatware. try to exclude a few stuff like media direct. my opinion is to install judiciously whats required for you
     
    kuncheesh, Oct 15, 2008
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