Re-install Operating System

I read in another forum one good way to get rid of junk is to reinstall the
OS, say once a year. Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed how can
I do this?
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Martin

Martin wrote:

> I read in another forum one good way to get rid of junk is to reinstall
> the OS, say once a year. Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed
> how can I do this?

It really isn't necessary to reinstall the OS if nothing is wrong and you
maintain your system well. I can't remember the last time I reinstalled one
of my Windows machines and even then it was because the hard drive died.

However, if you wish to return your computer to factory condition, refer to
the manual that came with your machine or look on the mfr.'s website for
instructions.

Malke
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Backup personal data & settings, use Factory restore. But doing a
once a year reinstall is not needed. It's the "Placebo" effect you get
from a Fresh install. Windows is a platform, so when it's unloaded
with 3rd-party apps and profile data it runs faster. Actually doing an
OEM factory reinstall brings along all the "Crapware" that most of
the OEMs get paid to install on their images - so you don't even get
the "Fresh Install" effect.

Junk as you call it can be controlled or prevented by doing routine
maintenance.

"Martin" <> wrote in message
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>I read in another forum one good way to get rid of junk is to reinstall the
> OS, say once a year. Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed how
> can
> I do this?
> --
> Martin

Thanks R McCarty for your reply. Would you mind telling me in more detail
please about what the routine maintenace would include.
--
Martin


"R. McCarty" wrote:

> Backup personal data & settings, use Factory restore. But doing a
> once a year reinstall is not needed. It's the "Placebo" effect you get
> from a Fresh install. Windows is a platform, so when it's unloaded
> with 3rd-party apps and profile data it runs faster. Actually doing an
> OEM factory reinstall brings along all the "Crapware" that most of
> the OEMs get paid to install on their images - so you don't even get
> the "Fresh Install" effect.
>
> Junk as you call it can be controlled or prevented by doing routine
> maintenance.
>
> "Martin" <> wrote in message
> news:585CB074-86D2-4A21-A6EC-...
> >I read in another forum one good way to get rid of junk is to reinstall the
> > OS, say once a year. Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed how
> > can
> > I do this?
> > --
> > Martin
>
>
>

Either Disk Cleanup or manually cleaning up Temp folders, Browser
caches, Keeping drivers updated, along with software patches and
updates. Occassionally running a Chkdsk to verify the drive/volume
is "Clean". Defrag in Vista mostly looks after itself, but I prefer to use
a 3rd-Party defrag tool Perfect Disk. Probably most importantly I use
an Imaging program, Acronis True Image and have it scheduled to
run weekly. This is important because if a recent change or update
causes problems you can restore the last Image with little or no time
or effort. System Restore is OK for short term rollbacks but isn't a
reliable way to take the system state back more than a few days.

Not so much maintenance, but to help performance & stability try
to keep Startups & Watchdog apps to a minimum # and resist the
temptation to install every "Freeware" application available on the web.
This includes new machines where it's good to review what the OEM
installed and purge/uninstall the stuff you don't want or need. No point
in having a bunch of applications installed that will never be used.


"Martin" <> wrote in message
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> Thanks R McCarty for your reply. Would you mind telling me in more detail
> please about what the routine maintenace would include.
> --
> Martin
>
>
> "R. McCarty" wrote:
>
>> Backup personal data & settings, use Factory restore. But doing a
>> once a year reinstall is not needed. It's the "Placebo" effect you get
>> from a Fresh install. Windows is a platform, so when it's unloaded
>> with 3rd-party apps and profile data it runs faster. Actually doing an
>> OEM factory reinstall brings along all the "Crapware" that most of
>> the OEMs get paid to install on their images - so you don't even get
>> the "Fresh Install" effect.
>>
>> Junk as you call it can be controlled or prevented by doing routine
>> maintenance.
>>
>> "Martin" <> wrote in message
>> news:585CB074-86D2-4A21-A6EC-...
>> >I read in another forum one good way to get rid of junk is to reinstall
>> >the
>> > OS, say once a year. Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed
>> > how
>> > can
>> > I do this?
>> > --
>> > Martin
>>
>>
>>

Martin wrote:
> I read in another forum one good way to get rid of junk is to reinstall the
> OS, say once a year.


Never take any computer-related advice from whomever posted that utter
nonsense, again.

There is no sound technical reason for periodically reinstalling any
properly maintained operating system.


> Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed how can
> I do this?


If you have no better way to spend several hours and want to start this
bizarre hobby, simply follow the restoration instructions provided by
the computer's manufacturer.



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Bruce Chambers wrote:

> Martin wrote:
>> I read in another forum one good way to get rid of junk is to reinstall
>> the OS, say once a year.
>
>
> Never take any computer-related advice from whomever posted that utter
> nonsense, again.
>
> There is no sound technical reason for periodically reinstalling any
> properly maintained operating system.
>
You are dreaming if you think a Windoze system can be "maintained". They ALL
suffer from bitrot and over time the ONLY solution is to reinstall from
scratch. That silly registry system Windoze uses eventually gets so
bloated, there is no other way to "maintain" it then to wipe it out and
start fresh.

>
>> Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed how can
>> I do this?
>
>
> If you have no better way to spend several hours and want to start this
> bizarre hobby, simply follow the restoration instructions provided by
> the computer's manufacturer.
>
How many hours would one have to put in over the course of a year
to "properly maintain" a Windoze "operating system"? Now, be truthful here.

Cheers.

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AlexB (another Vista expert): "I ruined at least 5 or 6 installations of
Vista before I realized what was going on."

Contact AlexB to find out how to "delouse" your Vista system.

NoStop wrote:

....You are dreaming if you think a Windoze system can be "maintained".

You mean like your ah..."relationship' cough...with RS...?

They ALL
> suffer from bitrot and over time the ONLY solution is to reinstall from
> scratch.

Do you mean like having that special "operation" to "clean" things up,
er...out?

That silly registry system Windoze uses eventually gets so
> bloated, there is no other way to "maintain" it then to wipe it out and
> start fresh.

You mean like what now happens to you once a month?
Oh, pity that!
>
>
>>>Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed how can
>>>I do this?
>>
>>
>>If you have no better way to spend several hours and want to start this
>>bizarre hobby, simply follow the restoration instructions provided by
>>the computer's manufacturer.
>>
>
> How many hours would one have to put in over the course of a year
> to "properly maintain" a Windoze "operating system"?

Windoze? Is that some kind of over-the-counter medication you've been
taking for that "bloated" feeling you've been complaining about?

Now, be truthful here.

Yes...we won't laugh...well maybe not...LOL!
Frank
>
oh and Cheers doris and all the best to RS...hahaha!
>

Frank wrote:

More dilusional silliness. Call AlexB, he'll help delouse you.

Cheers.

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How a Windows Firewall protects your computer:
http://tinyurl.com/2z9qdn

AlexB (another Vista expert): "I ruined at least 5 or 6 installations of
Vista before I realized what was going on."

Contact AlexB to find out how to "delouse" your Vista system.

NoStop wrote:
> Bruce Chambers wrote:
>
>> Martin wrote:
>>> I read in another forum one good way to get rid of junk is to reinstall
>>> the OS, say once a year.
>>
>> Never take any computer-related advice from whomever posted that utter
>> nonsense, again.
>>
>> There is no sound technical reason for periodically reinstalling any
>> properly maintained operating system.
>>
> You are dreaming if you think a Windoze system can be "maintained". They ALL
> suffer from bitrot and over time the ONLY solution is to reinstall from
> scratch. That silly registry system Windoze uses eventually gets so
> bloated, there is no other way to "maintain" it then to wipe it out and
> start fresh.
>


You do realize, don't you, that by making the above baseless
assertions, what you're really saying is that *your* "technical" ability
is as abyssmal as your spelling ability?



>>> Since my OS (Vista Ultimate) came pre-installed how can
>>> I do this?
>>
>> If you have no better way to spend several hours and want to start this
>> bizarre hobby, simply follow the restoration instructions provided by
>> the computer's manufacturer.
>>
> How many hours would one have to put in over the course of a year
> to "properly maintain" a Windoze "operating system"? Now, be truthful here.
>

After a brief hour or so of scripting and automating things, none.
Don't aszsume that everyone is as utterly incapable as you brag of being.


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Help us help you:
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They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot