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    Clean install

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by mobynick18, Apr 17, 2008.

  1. mobynick18

    mobynick18 Newbie

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    Is there a guide on here somewhere that shows how to do a clean install to get rid of all the bloatware?
     
    mobynick18, Apr 17, 2008
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    mokylim Notebook Evangelist

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    GUIDE

    since u didnt mention which type of windows you need heres a link for xp from making a recovery disk to re installing windows.good luck.
     
    mokylim, Apr 17, 2008
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    mobynick18 Newbie

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    Sorry, i forgot to mention it, its vista
     
    mobynick18, Apr 17, 2008
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    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    you need to use the utility the lets you back up all current drivers and applications and from that point its pretty simple .
     
    Quadzilla, Apr 17, 2008
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    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    There are a bunch of guides in the Unofficial Gateway P series lounge at the top of the Gateway section.
     
    Snowsurfer, Apr 17, 2008
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