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Question posted by Cherilynzez on October 16th, 2013

How To Install Windows 7 On My Dell Computer By Using Disk?

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Answer #1: Posted by RathishC on October 16th, 2013 10:14 PM

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Hi Cherilynzez,

Please refer to the link given below for steps on how to install Windows 7 by using a disk:

http://dell.to/H3KMnR

You can also refer the Dell Article 266457 on http://dell.to/XULgT1

You can go through an online video regarding the same that may help you:

http://dell.to/17gbEYB

Note – Please ensure that you backup your data before performing the steps to reinstall Windows as it leads to data loss and all application installed on the system would be lost as well.

Please respond for further assistance.

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Rathish C
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