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    Clean Install

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by oneman, Dec 27, 2007.

  1. oneman

    oneman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi i have an inspiron 1520 and want to do a clean vista install on it.
    I tried searching but had no success, does any one have a link to the guide for this including the media direct install.
    thanks
     
    oneman, Dec 27, 2007
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  2. Arebus

    Arebus Notebook Guru

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    I also would like to do a Vista clean install. i received my 1530 a few days ago and while it a great laptop, it runs a little slower then I anticipated and I am assuming this is from all the bloatware.
     
    Arebus, Dec 27, 2007
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    golfie34 Newbie

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    Zahn1138 Notebook Consultant

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    You know, I was thinking about doing a clean install, I got my laptop, and booted it up, and it was a little sluggish. I admit I was worried. However, I then switched out the memory modules from 2x512MB to 2x2GB and it's BLAZING fast, even with Windows Vista Memory Hog Edition.
     
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    Arebus Notebook Guru

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    Yea I was going to reformat as well. However I just used the program "Pc Decrapifier" and it has gotten rid of alot of the bloatware. The computer runs alot faster now :)
     
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    chucko83 Notebook Consultant

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    ok this might be a silly question but...when i purchase my 1530 with Vista Ultimate from dell, it will come with the install disc right?

    I have been reformatting various computers since win95 (this will be my first laptop) and i was unaware formating a laptop and installing vista is different...??
     
    chucko83, Dec 27, 2007
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