| Forum Home | ||||
| Press F1 | ||||
| Thread ID: 125113 | 2012-06-07 05:31:00 | Reinstalling Windows 7 but with all current updates? | PC builder (15482) | Press F1 |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 1280234 | 2012-06-07 05:31:00 | Hi everyone, I am trying to format my hard drive as I have purchased new components and want a fresh new start. Is there a way to create a windows installation with all the current updates included? I don't want to reinstall windows and then have to download a lot of updates. Or is it possible to back up the updates? I have already backed up my whole c: drive using Paragon. Any help is appreciated. Thank you |
PC builder (15482) | ||
| 1280235 | 2012-06-07 05:40:00 | While it is possible, it is a whole heap of mucking around and there is a lot more potential for stuff to go wrong. Just do the updates normally. You should have a Sp1 Win7 disk by now, if not try and borrow one. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 1280236 | 2012-06-07 05:46:00 | Don't think I know of anyone with a Win7 SP1 DVD for windows ultimate :/ Sholda probably gone with pro like my friends | PC builder (15482) | ||
| 1280237 | 2012-06-07 05:50:00 | Where do you live as in which town not your full address as their is bound to be someone on here near you that has one | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1280238 | 2012-06-07 06:10:00 | Christchurch, but i decided to download a legitimate copy off www.mydigitallife.info Thanks for the help guys. Also will i be able to use the same product key? I heard I have to call microsoft to activate it. |
PC builder (15482) | ||
| 1280239 | 2012-06-07 06:18:00 | It might work without calling them if you do it's all automated anyway | gary67 (56) | ||
| 1280240 | 2012-06-08 00:57:00 | Another way is to create an update .iso or USB stick with WSUSOffiline (http://www.wsusoffline.net/) that has all the Win7 updates. Then either install a vanilla Win7 or SP1 Win7 (whatever you have), run the WSUSOffline again to install the updates. It takes a bit of time, but not nearly as much as rolling your own DVD with all the updates included. |
autechre (266) | ||
| 1280241 | 2012-06-08 07:10:00 | Christchurch, but i decided to download a legitimate copy off www.mydigitallife.info Thanks for the help guys. Also will i be able to use the same product key? I heard I have to call microsoft to activate it.What components are you changing and is your Win 7 a retail or OEM version? |
Iantech (16386) | ||
| 1 | |||||