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===Reformatting and Reinstalling=== | ===Reformatting and Reinstalling=== | ||
#Back up all of your important data. One of the easiest ways to get the best performance possible out of Windows 7 is to simply wipe your computer clean and start over again. This may seem like a hassle, but once you've backed up all of your data, it should only take about an hour. | #Back up all of your important data. One of the easiest ways to get the best performance possible out of Windows 7 is to simply wipe your computer clean and start over again. This may seem like a hassle, but once you've backed up all of your data, it should only take about an hour. | ||
| − | #*Reformatting will delete all of the data stored on your computer, so make sure everything you need is backed up. [[Back | + | #*Reformatting will delete all of the data stored on your computer, so make sure everything you need is backed up. [[Back Up Data|Click here for tips on backing up all of your important files]]. |
#Find your Windows installation disc and product key. You will need your Windows installation disc in order to start the reinstallation process. You will also need your product key in order to reactivate Windows. You can usually find the product key on your installation disc's case, but it may be affixed to your computer instead. | #Find your Windows installation disc and product key. You will need your Windows installation disc in order to start the reinstallation process. You will also need your product key in order to reactivate Windows. You can usually find the product key on your installation disc's case, but it may be affixed to your computer instead. | ||
#Insert the disc into your computer and reboot. | #Insert the disc into your computer and reboot. | ||
