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    Fresh windows 7 install didn't get rid of old one?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by idiotpilot, Jun 1, 2009.

  1. idiotpilot

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    I recently reinstalled windows 7 because of a registry mistake I made. After reinstalling it, I noticed that over half of my 640 gigs hard drive is taken up, which was about how much was taken up on the old windows 7 install. Is it possible that it is still there? How would I be able to check and get rid of it?
     
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    There should be a windows.old file/folder somewhere in the C drive.

    Did you format or just re-installed?
     
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    I'm not sure, I used the windows restore advanced options task, "Reinstall windows". It required me to use the installation disk. I'll look for that file.
     
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    Ah, I've found it. Thanks!
     
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