Neb install question

[dustinmichalanderson]

Currently I'm running Windows XP 32 bit SP2. Rather than buying the upgrade version to Windows 7, I purchased the full install and plan to run 64bit. Without boring anyone with the details as to why , my question is this....



Whats the best way to do a clean/fresh install on a hard drive that already has an OS installed? I have already backed up my pics/music on a separate hard drive.

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[ulysses35]

Boot with your Windows 7 DVD - choose custom install then format your HDD. That way you can be sure that no leftovers from your old OS are still on the drive.

 

[dustinmichalanderson]

Sounds simple enough.

Thanks for the quick response.

 

[number13]

download the Ultimate Boot CD and in the Hard Drive section run Wipe, it destroys the MBR, then do the install