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    reformat...im new srry

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by mynameis07, May 24, 2006.

  1. mynameis07

    mynameis07 Newbie

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    Im new here and i just boughta e1705 and want to do a clean install, adn i figured while im at it i might as well do a clean install on my e510 czu dell programs blow, anyways is teh stickied guide, will that work for desktops as well?
     
    mynameis07, May 24, 2006
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  2. Aero

    Aero PC/Mac...Whatever works! NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, installing windows is the same process in desktops and laptops.
     
    Aero, May 25, 2006
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  3. MarkMcK

    MarkMcK Notebook Evangelist

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    wrt your E1705.... I'd recommend during your Windows reinstall that you do not delete the small Dell Utility [~40MB] partition. After you get your reinstall done, just run the MediaDirect Repair utility and that will fix your boot code so that MediaDirect will work again.

    Assuming of course that MediaDirect is something you'd like to keep....

    Mark
     
    MarkMcK, May 25, 2006
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  4. gridtalker

    gridtalker Notebook Virtuoso

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    you install it the same way
     
    gridtalker, May 25, 2006
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