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Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39226513 added 04-29-2011 9:07 AM by boltman2007 in Archived Deals
When you join a domain you need to specify Domain credentials... so it doesn't really matter what account you use locally. Once your computer is part of the domain you will need to use domain...
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39224907 added 04-29-2011 7:55 AM by teetee1 in Archived Deals
I guess the reason why I always enable the local administrator account because I had this memory/impression in XP era I sometimes got access denied when I tried to install drivers with a user account...
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39213831 added 04-28-2011 6:08 PM by boltman2007 in Archived Deals
The user you create when you install windows is an administrator. Microsoft leaves the "administrator" account disabled by design In XP it was always active by default and every hacker knows...
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39212181 added 04-28-2011 4:46 PM by redmaxx in Archived Deals
Custom user account with a name you supplied. Well, not really. The Administrator account is no different in privilege from any other account in the Administrators group. You just have to pay...
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39212101 added 04-28-2011 4:42 PM by PaintTheSkyGrey in Archived Deals
Why would you operate your computer from the root administrator account? That's just asking for bad shit to happen.
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39212039 added 04-28-2011 4:40 PM by teetee1 in Archived Deals
I don't understand what you are saying. I had one what?
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39210657 added 04-28-2011 3:24 PM by boltman2007 in Archived Deals
Why use the administrator account? You already had one and now a hacker knows your username.
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39199093 added 04-28-2011 7:48 AM by Jeffbx in Archived Deals
I also always do a format and re-install. Think of it like getting a piece of paper with pencil writing all over it - would you rather erase all the writing & then use it, or grab a fresh sheet of...
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39197639 added 04-28-2011 6:45 AM by slapshot136 in Archived Deals
I don't think it has 1 6gb stick, more then likely it has a 4gb and a 2gb
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39197163 added 04-28-2011 6:23 AM by beefcake78 in Archived Deals
I would only do a clean install if the version / flavor of Windows 7 is not what you want installed on the machine (i.e. 64bit home premium vs 64bit professional). Otherwise run PC-Decrapifier to...
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39196761 added 04-28-2011 6:01 AM by teetee1 in Archived Deals
This maybe just my perfectionism talking but... For any new computer with pre-installed system/software, I always wipe the drive (includes the recovery partition) and install the system from...
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39183457 added 04-27-2011 3:35 PM by boltman2007 in Archived Deals
Install them all at once using... www.ninite.com Also check out .... http://pcdecrapifier.com/ To remove a lot of bloatware
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39182135 added 04-27-2011 2:33 PM by thebends22 in Archived Deals
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/maximum_pcs_32_totally_essential_apps?page=0,0 Some really useful programs if your interested in any. Most of them are free or trial based. I agree with...
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39181543 added 04-27-2011 2:11 PM by jebobak in Archived Deals
I really appreciate the advice! I was figuring on having to do a clean install...I'll keep it as-is and just uninstall the crap. I'd probably find a way to mess it up, anyway. :~ I'll also...
Clean W7 install advice?
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39179935 added 04-27-2011 1:10 PM by FellaTee in Archived Deals
Why bother - I would just remove the bloat ware that is installed. If you want to do it make sure your OS DVD allows for a clean install, not just an install in conjunction with the Restore CD, just...
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39179675 added 04-27-2011 12:59 PM by R1Budha in Archived Deals
no real reason to do a clean install. use add remove programs to remove anything you dont want (but dont randomly remove things like sql lite or c++ redistributables as they are required by many...
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Thread created 04-27-2011 by jebobak
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Post #39178185 added 04-27-2011 12:06 PM by jebobak in Archived Deals
I should be getting my refurb Dell today, and it is supposed to come with the OS DVD and a Restore CD. So, I guess my first question is if I should do a clean install of W7 as soon as I get it? ...

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