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    Will a windows 7 upgrade CD wipe out useless apps?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by laggedout, Jul 10, 2009.

  1. laggedout

    laggedout Notebook Consultant

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    I know that upgrading from vista 32 bit to windows 7 is doable, and requires formatting the entire drive. My question is, does this upgrade CD wipe everything out and installs 100% fresh windows without useless apps that normally come loaded onto laptops?
     
    laggedout, Jul 10, 2009
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I think you should visit Microsoft.com and read how the upgrade process works. Upgrading does not necessarily require formatting the drive.
     
    kegobeer, Jul 10, 2009
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  3. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Yeah, an upgrade will (is supposed to) leave your files and settings and programs as they are.

    If you chose to do a clean install and format the drive, as you format everything will be erased, and Windows will be installed with nothing else (no junk apps) on your computer. Make sure you have Vista or 7 drivers at hand.
     
    namaiki, Jul 10, 2009
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  4. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    The 'stuff' that normally comes with windows doesn't come from msft. It's coming from the customized pre-loads that the hardware makers toss on machines.

    A 'virgin' set of discs from MSFT won't have that 'stuff'.
     
    newsposter, Jul 11, 2009
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    crash NBR Assassin

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    There is a lot of info on this subject both here and on Microsoft's website. Take a look at the sticky for more info: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=398216
     
    crash, Jul 11, 2009
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