Repair install, which this guide will show you, does not require you to reinstall programs or reconfigure system settings, but it still takes some time. Since it will remain your files and settings, it will take longer than a clean install.
Therefore, before you reinstall Windows 7, it is recommended to try a few quick fixes to see if one of them works. Last Known Good Configuration to fix booting and stability problems. You can press F8 constantly at computer startup to enter Advanced Boot Options menu. Safe Mode. From the Advanced Options menu, you can select Safe Mode to repair some corrupted files.
Clean Boot. If Windows 7 runs in Safe Mode but not normal , you can turn on Clean Boot to if it third-party software or drivers that caused the problem. Run Startup Repair. Startup Repair usually can repair problems that are preventing Windows from starting.
At the Advanced Boot Options menu, select Repair your computer. Then select Startup Repair, one of the system recovery options in Windows 7. Run System Restore. You probably have some restore points created on your computer because it is turned on by default. Run check disk from command prompt. If none of these methods works and you do not have a valid image backup, then you should try to reinstall Windows 7. If you can boot into Windows 7 desktop successfully, then you can reinstall Windows 7 without losing files or even installed programs.
In order to perform a nondestructive reinstall of Windows 7, you will need a Windows 7 installation DVD. If you do not have one, you can download the latest Windows 7 installation ISO file. If you're prone to infection add the inexpensive paid real-time protection for Malwarebytes to run alongside a lightweight recommended AV, otherwise use its excellent free scanner as needed.
Before copying your files into the new install, now would be a good time to download, install declining trial , update and run a scan on them with Malwarebytes to make sure no infection is being re-imported. To copy your files into the new install, open the storage folder, open each User folder Documents, Pictures, etc.
Next from the Organize tab choose Select All, drag the group to the corresponding folder on Explorer bar at left. Wait until the bar stops unfolding and hypertext confirms the precise copy location before releasing the left click. If this method makes you nervous, right click on the Select All file group to Copy, then open the corresponding target user folder, in an empty space right click to Paste. Do not copy hidden AppData folders from User Accounts as these are a corruption path- another reason not to use file transfer apps which can also lose files.
If you're using a separate data partition copy your User folders to it, then you can either move the new install's active User folders location to there following User Folders - Change Default Location , or right click each to link it to the related Library - Include a Folder then set it as default for that Library - Set Save Folder - Windows 7 Help Forums.
Keep the empty C User folder in each library so you can easily see if something lands there and simply drag it to the linked User folder. If you move the User folders use another Backup Imaging app like free Macrium Reflect as the built-in one will want to include the data drive which now holds System files. A simple free method is here to Sync, Backup and Store your Files to the Cloud with Onedrive - Windows 7 Help Forums that shows how to move your User folders into OneDrive folder on C or data partition for instant backup to the cloud and simultaneous synching across all of your devices using this method.
Copy Quickbooks and other Program data into it's default folder location. It will always work as long as you install the correct version and input the key accurately which is a frequent stumbling block - taking a well-lighted phone pic of COA sticker key to enlarge may help, or use a magnifying glass. You should be offered to stay on the line to speak with an agent if the automated system fails to Activate Windows 7 by Phone.
Another method is to open a Command Prompt, type slui 4, press Enter and follow prompts. If it fails stay on the line to speak with an agent. You can easily configure and share files between PC's on the same network using Homegroup - Create. On my installs users are most impressed by the spectacular beauty of the collected national editions' Windows 7 Backgrounds slideshow.
With gadgets no longer being supported due to supposed risk of infection we've never seen, what works better now for millions who love them is to install v.
It works the same except you'll need to hide the Sidebar. The MSN weather gadget similar to Win7's popular weather gadget can be easily installed to open from the same gadget pack. Type "Defrag" into Start Search box to run a Windows defrag and set its schedule to your liking.
Never defrag an SSD! Always check that you are running the latest version of the scanner and it is fully updated. Take advantage of the perfected Windows 7 Power Options. Many users prefer Hibernate to Shut Down as it keeps in place your open work and starts up much faster while still powering down.
Note that timing out to Sleep without a Hibernate safety net will wear your RAM indefinitely until you come back vacation? Sleep and hibernation: frequently asked questions Hibernate Shortcut - Create After reinstall I always scan the logs to resolve repeat errors, check System Resources, search for Problem solutions, Generate a System Health Report - as shown in these basic Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7 to bookmark.
I would save at least one baseline image after reinstall to replace needing to do a reinstall in the future. However some users like to have a more current image to choose from in which case I'd save a separate one as often as you want. Win7 imaging will save past images as long as there is enough room on the storage drive for a new image. Note that built-in Win7 backup imaging is limited to restoring the OS to the exact same partition structure, so if you want a more flexible app try favorite free Macrium Reflect.
Once you load the image and target hard drive, use the links under each existing partition to delete those you're replacing, then just drag your desired partitions to the target drive, note the new link created just below each to use sliders to adjust its size, then click Next using the default settings.
Henceforth if required to contact your OEM Tech Support do not tell them you Clean Reinstalled but troubleshoot as if you have the factory install. Otherwise they may refuse to support Clean Reinstall, but cannot void Hardware warranty. If you must ship the unit back for repair under Hardware warranty save a Windows 7 backup image and then run Factory Recovery beforehand.
I would uninstall HP Wireless to use Win7's superior wireless manager. If you format and reinstall only to C leaving all other partitions intact, F11 Recovery key should still work later if you need it. The helpful hardware diagnostics also listed on the ESC or F9 boot menu may also run after reinstall, so if they will run now from boot, I would save the small HP Tools partition to see if they remain bootable after install. Problems with volume control lighting and HP Quick Launch buttons have been dealt with here and here.
Specific HP software which might be worth reimporting is discussed in HP Bloatware, or useful system utilities? Special notes for Dell owners: If your Recovery partition is triggered at boot from the F8 System Recovery Options then it will no longer run after clean reinstall, so make your Recovery disks first, delete Recovery partition during reinstall. The bootable Dell Diagnostics often will run after Reinstall so are worth saving if they will boot.
Try it now to test your hardware and see if these work, choosing on F12 menu Diagnostics and then Utility Partition which sometimes has a fuller suite.
If they run save the Dell Utility partition during install, if not delete all partitions. Special Note for Sony Vaio Owners: Software which enables F-key functions and illumination must be reinstalled from the Sony Support Downloads webpage in the order as shown here: Function keys don't work after clean install - Windows 7 Forums Special Note for Samsung Owners: Software which enables F-key functions and illumination may be labeled Easy Display Manager.
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Create only one administrator account. Check antivirus software: Windows 10 and Windows 8. Activate Windows: If you did not activate Windows during installation, click Start. In the search bar, type Activation. Click the icon by that name. Install Windows updates: This function is on by default, and will begin downloading updates as soon as you are connected to the internet.
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