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    Clean Install Question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Tanshirtman, Jul 27, 2008.

  1. Tanshirtman

    Tanshirtman Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I get my new computer will I need to back up anything when I do a clean install, as it's a new system and theres nothing important to me on it?
     
    Tanshirtman, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. Rodster

    Rodster Merica

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    If you have the Windows Vista Reinstallation DVD along with the Drivers and Utilities CD then that's pretty much all you'll need.
     
    Rodster, Jul 27, 2008
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  3. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    If you don't have another computer (connected to the internet), then make sure you at least download all the drivers/software required after the clean install.
     
    ScifiMike12, Jul 27, 2008
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