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Review the following important notes:Dec 21, 2009 My current OS is Vista Home Premium 32 bit, and I have purchased Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, so I need a clean install. Can anybody provide me a detailed, step-by-step instruction (better with illustration) on how to clean install the Windows 7 Professional 64 bit from my current OS? Thanks in advance. If you need to install or reinstall Windows 7 you can use this page to download a disc image (ISO file) to create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. Hirens bootcd iso.
- Using this tool will remove all apps that do not come standard with Windows, including other Microsoft apps such as Office. It will also remove most apps installed by your PC’s manufacturer such as your manufacturer’s apps, support apps, and drivers. You will not be able to recover removed apps and will need to manually reinstall them later if you want to keep them.
- You may lose your digital licenses, digital content associated with applications, or other digital entitlements for applications as a result of using the tool, which may impact your ability to use apps you paid for or app-related content you paid for. For this reason, we don’t recommend using this tool on any PC where you wish to ensure all of your applications and application-related content (including Microsoft applications such as Office) remain properly installed and licensed.
Please make sure you have the following:
- If you’re looking to upgrade your existing Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC, go to Get Windows 10 to learn more about upgrade options. If you’re on an Enterprise or Education edition, the tool won’t work for a clean installation. Please see the Volume Licensing Service Center for more information.
- Step 1: Boot From the Windows 7 DVD or USB Device. To begin the Windows 7 clean install process, you'll need to boot from the Windows 7 USB or DVD if you're using a Windows 7 DVD, or boot from a USB device if your Windows 7 installation files are located on a flash drive or other external USB drive.
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- An internet connection to download the tool and the Windows 10 image. Internet service provider fees may apply.
- Sufficient data storage available on the computer you are clean installing. Note that the download and image is over 3GB.
Check these things on the PC where you want to clean install Windows 10:
Clean Install Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
- Make sure you meet the system requirements. Learn more at Windows 10 Specifications.
- If you just purchased a new device that includes Office 365, please see Download and install Office 365 Home, Personal, or University on your PC for information on reinstalling Office after the clean installation of Windows. If you have Office 2010 or earlier, you will need to locate your Office product key. For tips on locating your product key, check Find your Office 2010 product key or Enter the product key for your Office 2007 program.