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A fresh copy of Windows refers to a clean installation of the operating system, typically performed to resolve persistent issues like malware infections, system instability, or to start with a clean slate. In the WindowsForum.com discussions, users seek advice on obtaining a fresh copy to fix a virus-infected Windows 8.1 machine, troubleshoot frequent reboots on Windows 7, and understand whether a quick format during Windows 7 setup fully erases the drive. Common themes include preparing backups, using installation media, and ensuring the installation process properly wipes the previous system. These threads highlight practical steps and considerations for performing a fresh Windows installation to address performance or security problems.
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    Windows 10 Will store bought Win10 install fix a virus infected Win8.1 machine?

    I’m trying to fix my elderly mother-in-law’s Lenovo desktop that will not boot. It’s got Win 8.1 w/Bing and is about 13 months old. (Please skip to last paragraph if you don’t want to read all the background story) Long story short, this is what happened. It was running fine until yesterday...
    • RobD1
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    • adware automatic repair best buy boot issues boot order bootable usb elderly users format drive fresh copy hardware support installation lenovo operating system recovery remote access tech support troubleshooting virus windows 10 windows 8.1
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 ASUS P5KPL-CM Motherboard and Win7 SP1 32 Bit - Reboots 2 times a day

    Hello everyone, I've just installed a fresh copy of Windows 7 SP1 32Bit on my machine (I used WinXP on it until now). I dont know why Win7 crashes every night and sometimes 2 times a day. My Hardware: ASUS P5KPL-CM Motherboard, 4GB DDR2 Kingston, Core2Duo E6550 (2.33GHZ) Hd - WD Caviar Blue...
    • Speidy
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    • 32-bit asus caviar blue compatibility core 2 duo crash ddr2 diagnostics fresh copy hardware installation minidump motherboard performance reboot sp1 support system information troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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    Windows 7 Did Quick Format During Windows 7 Setup Fully Reformat My Hard Drive?

    So I backed up everything and I want a fresh copy of windows 7 on my pc. I started the setup, and I pressed the Format button on my main partition. It only took a second... and it said it was formatted. From reformatting my pc's all my life it usually takes at least 15 minutes to reformat my...
    • perdooky
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    • backup formatting fresh copy hard drive installation partition reformat setup windows 7
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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