Removing HP recovery partition and reinstalling os?

[aniket.cain]

So here are the steps:
1. Backup all data
2. Backup SWsetup
3. Format PC
4. Install Win7
5. Install Drivers

Ok now what is this


Thanks for all the help. You really are a saviour.

Acronis TrueImage is a disk cloning software. You can run it off a cd, or a pen-drive. It will create an exact image of the disk, including the MBR. So next time when you want to format your computer, i.e., reinstall Windows, all you need to do is boot from the Acronis CD, and select the image and restore. It will restore the hard disk to the exact state when you made the image. And it will take only 5-6 minutes to do so. Basically it wipes all the data from the hard-disk, and copies the data from the image. In this way, you can avoid the hassle of installing Windows, then the required drivers, and the apps you install by default like Office, Photoshop, etc. So, just a couple of clicks, and you will save a lot of headache and time.
See here:
Complete hard disk recovery solution, backup, drive copy, clone and image computer software

Oh, vista Yo win 7, I thought you were installing win 7 only.
Anyways, with win 7 you don't need to worry about drivers, the only thing you need is motherboard driver - Intel config utility or something. That driver informs windows everything about motherboard, Ports, video hw present...

Rest drivers will get auto installed by windows.

Well, there are a couple of software provided by HP (or any other vendor) which Windows won't install by default or by an update, but are needed. Like the HP Support Assistant, or HP Simple Pass which manages fingerprint passwords, etc. So, one should have a backup of the software provided.

 

[s18000rpm]

I think those software are available at HP website. Btw why would you need HP assistant after installing win 7?

 

[aniket.cain]

I know that they are available on HP's site, but what is the point of downloading it from there, when you already have a copy on the hard disk? Well, unless there is an updated version available there. But still, I like to keep whatever is supplied with the laptop.

 

[Sarath]

^ But isn't that like bloatware? Does HP Assist really help? Never used it

 

[aniket.cain]

I was just giving an example. It is not installed in my laptop. Apart from HP SimplePass, I have none of the rest.

 

[Sarath]

^I don't have a finger print scanner so I can do without any of the HP SWs. Right?

Also since its a c2d I was wondering if I should get Win 7 32bit. Is it fine or should I go 64bit. At 4GB of RAM I don't see the RAM advantage of 64bit and hence want to know if there are any more benifits and/or is it compatible with such older systems?

Umm 32bit or 64 for old PC? Bumpy!

 

[s18000rpm]

If you use tata Docomo 3g data card, then go for 32 bit.
just running that dialer causes BSOD.
because of that stupid dialer sw, I have stopped using 64 bit Win7.

 

[techking_dinesh]

Why dont you consider installing Vmware and installing XP in virtual mode. Moreover u can even have xp mode from microsfot itself , dat too a genuine one

 

[Sarath]

My main computer got screwed *www.thinkdigit.com/forum/software-q/146850-windows-problem-no-programs-opening.html

So I have put this on hold for a while

Kindly help me come out of it if possible.