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Windows 7 to windows 8 re install XPS 17
Hi i have the windows 8 preview and am trying to re install windows 7, as windows 8 is just annoying as it freezes and crashes loads. I have tried the local data recovery system but that will not work as i am on windows 8 and dont want to reinstall windows 8, I have also tried pressing F8 just during bios and before loading screen in order to the local recovery to work, no hope there either.
HELP PLEASE
Yes I was a tool and completey forgot to have 2 partitions in stead of one (One windows 7 and one 8) as well as forgetting to backup windows 7 first.
Thanks, in advanced Sam
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July 11th, 2012 12:00
You will need to use a Dell Reinstallation DVD or a Microsoft Windows 7 retail .iso and phone activation.
Any change to the OS and/or partitions makes the Dell Factory Settings completely redundant and they will not work as you are experiencing.
Please see my two wikies A Clean Install of Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Downloads.