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    Should i Re-install vista?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Wolv, Jan 20, 2008.

  1. Wolv

    Wolv Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordered a m1530, and im wondering if when i get it i should format and re install?

    I hate all the bloatware that will probobly come with, and would love a clean system. Any advice? are there guides available to doing this?

    Im worried about it causing conflicts and not having all the drivers available.
     
    Wolv, Jan 20, 2008
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  2. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    There's a ton of info available. Do a forums Search for Dell reformat/reinstall/clean install. You'll find plenty of threads.
     
    bmwrob, Jan 20, 2008
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  3. swarmer

    swarmer beep beep

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    There shouldn't be much bloatware on the XPS systems unless you selected a bunch of pre-installed software when configuring. Otherwise, maybe the Google utilities and/or Adobe Reader, and that should be it. And the Dell utilities. But if you want to clean-install, they'll give you the Windows and Drivers discs.

    Oh yeah... if you decide to reinstall, here's a guide if you want one (haven't tried it myself though):

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=157838
     
    swarmer, Jan 20, 2008
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  4. channelv

    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    I am a fan of doing clean installs from scratch whenever I get my laptops. Go for it, drivers easily available online so there is no reason not to do it.
     
    channelv, Jan 20, 2008
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    h3nG Notebook Consultant

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    i am a fan of doing clean installs too, but in the case of the xps...it's not that necessary.

    download a cheap partitioning program. repartition the drives. remove a few (like two) software and you're set. it's barely got any bloatware.

    but if reinstalling makes your system "feel" cleaner, by all means.
     
    h3nG, Jan 20, 2008
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  6. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    You dont have to hunt for drivers on the net.
    If your going to do a clean Vista install you already have the drivers on the Dell disc. And if thats not enough for you there is a freeware that backs up all drivers installed on your computer.. Go for the jump ;)

    Prompt Drivers Backup

    Prompt Drivers Backup enables fast and easy detection, backup or restore of all hardware device drivers currently on your system.
    When you reinstall or upgrade your system, you can restore all drivers just by clicking a button. After a reboot, all drivers will be re-installed and will function well. You may also choose to backup a particular driver or all the drivers.
    Prompt Drivers Backup is especially useful to those who have lost their Driver Disk or Driver CD.

    Key Features:

    Copy any driver to any destination.
    Most backups will fit on a single CD.
    Copy engine is not thwarted by read errors (unlike windows explorer).
    Perfect for restoring drivers after reinstalling OS.

    http://www.speedapps.com/prompt_drivers_backup.htm
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    BlackRussian, Jan 20, 2008
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  7. Snesley Wipes

    Snesley Wipes Notebook Consultant

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    Definately do a clean install!
     
    Snesley Wipes, Jan 20, 2008
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  8. kboyer

    kboyer Notebook Consultant

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    I was wondering whether to do this as well. Love the idea of a completely clean system. But ripping into a brand new laptop makes me take pause. Until I fired off some questions to flamenko. I'll be doing a clean install ASAP now.

     
    kboyer, Jan 20, 2008
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