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Windows: Pain-free Re-installation for the Ultimate Repair

It is an unfortunate fact of owning a PC that the time will come when you have no choice but to re-install Windows. This can often be the quickest and easiest way to fix a wide-range of problems and make your computer perform like new again. Usually this presents a major headache and should only be attempted once every other solution has been tried, as you will most likely lose all your data, settings and applications. However, with a little insider know-how you can make the process relatively pain-free. In this article, well show you how to ensure that your personal files are backed up so they do not get lost during the re-installation process, before revealing how to make the re-installation of your version of Windows as painless as possible.

Category: Installation & Setup
Issue: 2010 Issue 6 September/October
Operating Systems: Vista, 7
Article Reference: W9