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    Post Win7 Clean Install Cleanup?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Garandhero, Sep 14, 2009.

  1. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    Is there anything I should do after I install Win7 cleanup wise? (clean install)
    I know after installing SP's there was a command function that cleaned up old data, and also there was something about defragging the boot files or something?

    Thanks for any tips.
     
    Garandhero, Sep 14, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Is this because you upgraded from Vista to Windows 7?
     
    namaiki, Sep 14, 2009
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  3. Garandhero

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    I didn't upgrade - I did a clean install.
     
    Garandhero, Sep 14, 2009
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  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I don't think there's anything to clean up.

    Well, if you want you can do the defrag boot files thing..

    Code: 
    Rundll32.exe advapi32.dll,ProcessIdleTasks
defrag -b %SystemDrive%
    I didn't notice any difference, good nor bad.
     
    namaiki, Sep 14, 2009
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  5. Garandhero

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    does that defrag system drive do anythign different than a normal defrag?

    Thanks.
     
    Garandhero, Sep 14, 2009
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  6. GoodBytes

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    No, it just specifically do the boot defrag from my knowledge.
    Win7 is auto maintenance, so you don't need to do anything of any sort, other than leave the computer over night to allow it to index all your HDD file on default (profile and public profile) locations and any additional sections you want (see Control Panel > Index Option).
     
    GoodBytes, Sep 14, 2009
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