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    Boot menu showing 2 Windows 7's

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by StuMcBill, Oct 22, 2009.

  1. StuMcBill

    StuMcBill Notebook Geek

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    Hi

    I had Windows 7 RC1 installed on my C:\ drive and I got my copy of Windows 7 Home Premium yesterday, which I proceeded to do a fresh install with.

    However, I when I start my computer I now have to select between 2 Windows 7 installations.

    Can I get rid of the old one?

    Also, even though I did a fresh install, I still have my previous files from my previous Windows installation on my C: drive, I assumed the fresh install would format the C: drive and write Windows fresh?

    Thanks

    Stu
     
    StuMcBill, Oct 22, 2009
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  2. ViciousXUSMC

    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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  3. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did you have an upgrade or full W7? If you clean installed, the old W7 shouldn't be there.
     
    McGrady, Oct 22, 2009
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    Unable to create c:\7.ios
    Error 5: Access Denied

    I uncheck "Read-Only" on the expandedSetup folder, but it does nothing and when I check properties it rechecks it. How do I correct this?
     
    Asmo, Oct 22, 2009
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  5. StuMcBill

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    I have the full version and I thought I clean installed, but I have since found out that the installer doesn't automatically format your drive prior to installing Windows 7.

    Got the boot issue fixed though! :D
     
    StuMcBill, Oct 22, 2009
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