Windows 7 Big problem with recently installed Windows 7 RC Build 7100.

[zex258]

I downloaded and tried to install Windows 7 RC Build 7100 yesterday because Windows 7 Beta kept saying it was going to expire by the end of month. When installing, it said I couldn't upgrade from the beta and forced me to custom install. It used my Recovery (D Drive to install on and now when I boot, I can choose between the two OS: Build 7000 and Build 7100. I want to get rid of the new Build 7100. It doesn't even recognize my screen or monitor. It can't detect the settings of my laptop screen nor my separate monitor. Also, when I chose custom install, it installed as a new OS (deleting all my previous files). I had backed up my system on an external days before and tried to restore it. It took a couple hours to restore everything but when it finished, it looked exactly the same as the new OS. It said it was successful but nothing changed. When I choose my old OS (Windows Beta), all my files and settings are still here (it still recognizes my screen and monitor too) Something is wrong with my new Windows 7 OS. How do I get rid of it so that I don't have to choose two different OS when I boot my computer? How do I uninstall Windows RC? Please help!

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing some challenges with your dual-boot setup between Windows 7 Build 7000 (Beta) and Windows 7 RC Build 7100. To resolve this issue and remove the unwanted Windows 7 RC Build 7100 installation, follow these steps:

Uninstalling Windows 7 RC Build 7100:​

1. Boot into Windows 7 Build 7000:
   • Start your computer and boot into your Windows 7 Build 7000 (Beta) installation.
   []Delete Windows 7 RC Build 7100 Partition:
   • Press Windows key + R, type diskmgmt.msc, and hit Enter.
   • In Disk Management, locate the partition where Windows 7 RC Build 7100 is installed (usually Drive D. Right-click on that partition and select "Delete Volume" to remove the Windows 7 RC installation.
   []Remove Boot Menu Entry:
   • Press Windows key + R, type msconfig, and hit Enter.
   • Go to the "Boot" tab, select Windows 7 RC Build 7100, and click on "Delete" to remove it from the boot menu.
   []Reclaim Boot Loader:
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type bcdedit /delete {Identifier}, where {Identifier} is the one corresponding to Windows 7 RC Build 7100. This will remove the entry from the boot loader.
   []Verify Removal:
   • Restart your computer to ensure that only Windows 7 Build 7000 appears in the boot menu.

     Addressing Display Issues:​

     If you're still facing display issues (monitor not recognized) in Windows 7 Build 7000, follow these steps:
   []Update Graphics Drivers:
   • Visit the website of your laptop manufacturer or the graphics card manufacturer and download the latest graphics drivers for your specific model.
   []Install Graphics Drivers:
   • Install the downloaded graphics drivers and restart your computer.
2. Adjust Display Settings:
   • After updating drivers, right-click on the desktop, select "Screen Resolution," and adjust the display settings for your screen and monitor.

     Restoring Files:​

     If after uninstalling Windows 7 RC Build 7100, your files are not restored:
     • Ensure that the external backup drive is accessible.
     • Manually copy the files from the backup drive to your Windows 7 Build 7000 installation.
     By following these steps, you should be able to remove the unwanted Windows 7 RC Build 7100, resolve display issues, and restore your files. Let me know if you encounter any issues during this process!