How to prepare for a Win7 install?

JohnJSal · 11-06-2009, 07:55 AM

Well, I ordered 2 gigs of RAM and Windows 7 today! So now I'm just thinking about the process of having to reformat and reinstall.

Oh well, a fresh start will be nice. But I want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything. I know I need to get the 64-bit drivers for my graphics card and sound card...anything else I need to do before installing? (Do I need mobo or monitor drivers? I can't remember!)

Also, what's the process of formatting/installing like when you insert the disc? Similar to installing XP?

Thanks.

linkin93 · 11-06-2009, 08:20 AM

keep all your drivers just in case. wouldn't know what installing 7 is like, but it can't be that much different.

JohnJSal · 11-06-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by linkin93

keep all your drivers just in case. wouldn't know what installing 7 is like, but it can't be that much different.

Keep all my current drivers for XP, you mean?

FairDoos · 11-06-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnJSal

Keep all my current drivers for XP, you mean?

Keep your drivers on a disk that you used for the last install and if non of them work on the re-install of windows 7 i suggest going to the manufacture website to look for updates but dont do it until you know that they DO NOT work!

G25r8cer · 11-06-2009, 09:06 AM

With win 7 its super easy. With my new build I never had to use the driver disks or even manually download drivers. On first bootup just setup Windows Update and search for updates. All drivers/driver updates should show up in the update list.

JohnJSal · 11-06-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FairDoos

Keep your drivers on a disk that you used for the last install and if non of them work on the re-install of windows 7 i suggest going to the manufacture website to look for updates but dont do it until you know that they DO NOT work!

But aren't those drivers for the 32-bit version of XP? Why would they work for the 64-bit version of Windows 7?

linkin93 · 11-07-2009, 02:02 AM

i meant download the drivers for 7 and keep them on a flash drive/cd before you format.

**epidemik** · 11-07-2009, 05:59 AM

I believe Win 7 has better support for hardware out of the box. You dont have to look for drivers for it to function but I imagine it would be safer to have the drivers directly from the company.

Installing (the RC) was easier to install than XP. It is more user friendly (GUI) and lots of pretty colors etc.

ProxyRepair · 11-07-2009, 06:09 AM

I have installed it on 18 computers now and have never had to download drivers. You should be good straight out of install.

JohnJSal · 11-07-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ProxyRepair

I have installed it on 18 computers now and have never had to download drivers. You should be good straight out of install.

Wowsa, that sounds nice! I hope it goes that way!

11-06-2009, 07:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
JohnJSal Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston, TX Age: 29 Posts: 628	How to prepare for a Win7 install? Well, I ordered 2 gigs of RAM and Windows 7 today! So now I'm just thinking about the process of having to reformat and reinstall. Oh well, a fresh start will be nice. But I want to make sure I'm not forgetting anything. I know I need to get the 64-bit drivers for my graphics card and sound card...anything else I need to do before installing? (Do I need mobo or monitor drivers? I can't remember!) Also, what's the process of formatting/installing like when you insert the disc? Similar to installing XP? Thanks. __________________ Case: Antec P182 Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-EX38-DS4 CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.00GHz) GPU: EVGA GeForce 8800GT (512MB) RAM: Kingston ValueRAM (1GB x 4) Sound: Creative SoundBlaster X-Fi Xtremegamer / Logitech X-230 HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 (500GB) Optical: Samsung 20x DVD burner PSU: Corsair HX620 Monitor: LG 22" L226WTQ-BF

11-06-2009, 08:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,326	keep all your drivers just in case. wouldn't know what installing 7 is like, but it can't be that much different. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

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linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,326	i meant download the drivers for 7 and keep them on a flash drive/cd before you format. __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

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epidemik Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Oregon Age: 18 Posts: 3,714	I believe Win 7 has better support for hardware out of the box. You dont have to look for drivers for it to function but I imagine it would be safer to have the drivers directly from the company. Installing (the RC) was easier to install than XP. It is more user friendly (GUI) and lots of pretty colors etc. __________________ E7200 Sapphire HD4850 OCZ 2GB RAM WD320GB HD LITEON DVD-RW OCZ 600W SXS Windows 7 CF xFire Group

11-07-2009, 06:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
ProxyRepair Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 32	I have installed it on 18 computers now and have never had to download drivers. You should be good straight out of install.

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