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Question posted by ghart5671 on April 27th, 2016

How Do I Clean Install From Dvd Windows 7?

What settings do i need to make in the BIOS to clean install to formatted drive? What steps do i go through? or Can i do a faxctory install on line windows 7 64bit? thank you george hart

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You'll need to insert the recovery disc that came with your PC and then restart it. It should boot from the disc and start the recovery process. If it doesn't, hit F8 repeatedly after the computer first starts up until you see the boot menu; then select the CD/DVD drive.

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