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Windows 7 -- Bootable CD?
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I've purchased a Dell Inspiron that will come with Windows 7 preloaded.
I've been using Windows XP for the past 6 to 7 years. Usually, once a year, I completely slicked my hard drive and reinstalled the OS. The Windows XP was a bootable CD... so the installation was a snap.
Once I receive the laptop (next week), I'd like to also slick the OS in order to remove all unneccesary trial software, etc. Can someone please confirm that Windows 7 also is a bootable CD? Is there anything else I should be aware (within the context of reloading Windows 7 vs. XP) that will ensure easy reinstallation of the OS?
Thanks,
Tom
I've purchased a Dell Inspiron that will come with Windows 7 preloaded.
I've been using Windows XP for the past 6 to 7 years. Usually, once a year, I completely slicked my hard drive and reinstalled the OS. The Windows XP was a bootable CD... so the installation was a snap.
Once I receive the laptop (next week), I'd like to also slick the OS in order to remove all unneccesary trial software, etc. Can someone please confirm that Windows 7 also is a bootable CD? Is there anything else I should be aware (within the context of reloading Windows 7 vs. XP) that will ensure easy reinstallation of the OS?
Thanks,
Tom
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The Windows 7 reinstallation (incl. all drivers) worked liked a charm.
Thanks to everyone providing great questions. That allowed me to ask the "right" questions with Dell before executing the reinstallation.
Thanks,
EEH
Thanks to everyone providing great questions. That allowed me to ask the "right" questions with Dell before executing the reinstallation.
Thanks,
EEH
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