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    In the midst of installing win7-question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by McGrady, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is there anyway to install windows 7 over a partition that has Vista without it making a windows.old folder? or should i just install and delete that folder? the same thing i guess... i just dont want it to put old vista files all over my new win7 os. reply fast! im installing now.
     
    McGrady, Oct 23, 2009
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    Format the Vista partition before installing. You can also delete it and let the installer create a new partition.
     
    coolguy, Oct 23, 2009
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    Oh. Eh to lazy. I'm already at the screen for installing, I'll just delete the windows.old folder after i guess. it better just be that folder and no where else :mad:
     
    McGrady, Oct 23, 2009
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    As long as you boot from the install disk you can choose 'Custom install' and then delete the partitions on hard drive
     
    BenUK, Oct 24, 2009
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