J jrlk2005 Honorable Dec 30, 2012 38 0 10,530 Jan 22, 2013 #1 I already have windows 7 on my SSD, but have registry issues. I'll need to clean install. Is there a proper way to go about this rather than just simply formatting the SSD at the installation screen? Thanks
I already have windows 7 on my SSD, but have registry issues. I'll need to clean install. Is there a proper way to go about this rather than just simply formatting the SSD at the installation screen? Thanks
calmstateofmind Distinguished Jul 2, 2009 898 0 19,210 Jan 22, 2013 #2 Nope, a format while doing a clean install is generally all you need. All the best. Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Jan 23, 2013 #3 http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html Easy guide to reinstall ^ Upvote 0 Downvote
DarkSable Judicious Sep 27, 2012 8,890 1 34,965 Jan 23, 2013 #4 Oh, side note? Make sure the SSD is the only hard drive plugged into the computer when you do install, else you're going to have wonky MBR issues. Upvote 0 Downvote
Oh, side note? Make sure the SSD is the only hard drive plugged into the computer when you do install, else you're going to have wonky MBR issues.
popatim Titan Moderator Dec 2, 2009 38,904 980 135,890 Jan 23, 2013 #5 Formatting is not good for SSD's. Just quick format it Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Jan 23, 2013 #6 http://www.overclock.net/t/1133897/windows-7-ssd-tweaking-guide Upvote 0 Downvote
calmstateofmind Distinguished Jul 2, 2009 898 0 19,210 Jan 23, 2013 #7 popatim : Formatting is not good for SSD's. Just quick format it I think you mean defragging, not formatting. Upvote 0 Downvote
popatim : Formatting is not good for SSD's. Just quick format it I think you mean defragging, not formatting.