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    Is this a viable option for an SZ680 clean install?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ashtanga-warrior, Aug 31, 2007.

  1. ashtanga-warrior

    ashtanga-warrior Notebook Consultant

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    I read this in the microsoft website:

    "A clean install means your current version of Windows, including all of your files, settings, and programs, is automatically replaced. You can back up your files and settings, but must manually reinstall your programs when the installation is done."

    Does this apply to my SZ that comes with business and I update to Ultimate. That would be great since I am planning to do that and all the drivers are already on sony's website.

    Has anyone tried this?

    I also found this so maybe business to ultimate doesn't give you the clean install option

    :confused:

    http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Wi...e05f-4d2a-4af7-a168-9242f9093bb81033.mspx#ELD
     
    ashtanga-warrior, Aug 31, 2007
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Clean install = everything gone.
    Make restore discs and copy swsetup before you do a clean install.
     
    Lithus, Aug 31, 2007
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  3. ashtanga-warrior

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    I will do burn recovery DVD's just in case, but I was wondering if anyone has done this upgrade and wether they were presented with the clean install option. Thanks Lithus for your input
     
    ashtanga-warrior, Aug 31, 2007
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