Re-install windows 7?

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Vaqh

Vaqh

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My PC has been a little laggy for a time now and i'm thinking of making a fresh new install of windows 7 on it, from a USB. Currently I have windows on the 60BG SSD and i have 3 other hard drives. Now im wondering if i can format the SSD to install a new copy of windows on it, but if i format it, the ssd where i format it from will be formated (?).

How am I supposed to install windows on the PC?
 
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SuperSoph_WD
Hey there, Vaqh!

You can simply put the installation media and install your new version over the old one. You have two options during the Windows 7 installation process:
1. To upgrade - which would keep your files and just upgrades your OS version.
2. Custom - which is what you must be looking for because it will completely replace your current version of Windows 7 and performs the clean install while wiping out all the data on the SSD.
[Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-reinstalling-windows#1TC=windows-7 ]
I'd suggest to backup any important data before proceeding with the installation.

Hope this helps you!
Happy Holidays! :)
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Hey there, Vaqh!

You can simply put the installation media and install your new version over the old one. You have two options during the Windows 7 installation process:
1. To upgrade - which would keep your files and just upgrades your OS version.
2. Custom - which is what you must be looking for because it will completely replace your current version of Windows 7 and performs the clean install while wiping out all the data on the SSD.
[Source: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-reinstalling-windows#1TC=windows-7 ]
I'd suggest to backup any important data before proceeding with the installation.

Hope this helps you!
Happy Holidays! :)
SuperSoph_WD
 
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Vaqh

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Thanks! So, am I correct; I don't have to format the SSD because it will automatically delete ALL files and data on that SSD when i install Windows 7 in the "Custom" way? :)
 
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Vaqh

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Thank you!

And Merry christmas!! :)
 
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