If you want to reinstall Windows 7 by performing a custom installation—possibly to restore the default Windows settings—here's how to do it.
If Windows is able to run, you can reinstall Windows using Recovery in Control Panel, under Advanced recovery methods. This method reinstalls Windows, either from a recovery image provided by your computer manufacturer, or from the original Windows installation files. You need to reinstall all of the programs that you added, and restore all of your files from a backup.
If Windows cannot run at all, you can reinstall Windows using the original installation disc.
Warning
Back up your files before you begin reinstalling Windows if possible, even if you're reinstalling Windows on a hard disk partition, and you have personal files on a separate partition. For example, if you have encrypted files, you might not be able to access them after reinstalling Windows. A custom installation replaces the current version of Windows and all personal files.
Turn on your computer and insert the Windows 7 DVD or CD.
On the Install Windows page, follow any instructions that might appear, and then click Install now.
On the Get important updates for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your computer against security threats. You need an Internet connection to get installation updates.
On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms.
Follow the instructions on each page. On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.
On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, select the partition where you want to install Windows.
Click Next to begin the installation.
Follow the instructions.
If Windows is able to run, you can reinstall Windows using Recovery in Control Panel, under Advanced recovery methods. This method reinstalls Windows, either from a recovery image provided by your computer manufacturer, or from the original Windows installation files. You need to reinstall all of the programs that you added, and restore all of your files from a backup.
If Windows cannot run at all, you can reinstall Windows using the original installation disc.
Warning
Back up your files before you begin reinstalling Windows if possible, even if you're reinstalling Windows on a hard disk partition, and you have personal files on a separate partition. For example, if you have encrypted files, you might not be able to access them after reinstalling Windows. A custom installation replaces the current version of Windows and all personal files.
Turn on your computer and insert the Windows 7 DVD or CD.
On the Install Windows page, follow any instructions that might appear, and then click Install now.
On the Get important updates for installation page, we recommend getting the latest updates to help ensure a successful installation and to help protect your computer against security threats. You need an Internet connection to get installation updates.
On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms.
Follow the instructions on each page. On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.
On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, select the partition where you want to install Windows.
Click Next to begin the installation.
Follow the instructions.
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