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May 22nd, 2011 05:00
parallel installation of OS
I want to do a parallel installation of OS (win 7) as my computer is having problems created by virus.
I have not received any OS disc with the computer. and when I called dell they say they do not provide any OS disc now for Indian customers.
and if I want an OS disc I will have to pay the charges for the OS disc..
Will I be able to do a parallel installation of OS from the recovery disc created by dell datasafe?
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RobinBredin
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May 22nd, 2011 07:00
Why do you want to have 2 OS the same on one system, when you can press F8 when you see the dell splash screen on bootup, and do a repair to your OS. If that fails, use your disc you created with dell data safe , and reinstall your OS that way. But if your worried about the virus, then go to the Virus section of dell community forums , where you will get help there.
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?c=us&l=en&s=gen&docid=DSN_3E48AE3870775D64E040A68F5B2877D4&isLegacy=true
sumanadep
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May 26th, 2011 03:00
I don't want to have 2 OS.. But if I do a factory restore or a clean OS I will lose all the data.. I want to save my files on the computer..
RobinBredin
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May 26th, 2011 04:00
Why don't you do a backup using the Backup and Restore function in Control Panel of Win7, to put all your data on disc or USB pen before you do a clean install of your OS. Then reinstall your private data when you have finished.