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I have a Win 7 image file and a repair disk. I have to buy a new disk. Does it have to be formatted?

 

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Hi,

 

If you're using Windows 7 Recovery Media, all the original partitions will be automatically re-created during the recovery process.

 

If you are going to install a retail version of Windows 7, just install the hdd, boot from the media and at the installation options screen, choose 'Custom', select 'Unallocated Space' and then proceed with the installation - see the guide on the link below for a more detailed description.

 

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/how-to-install-windows-7-...

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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Hi,

 

If you're using Windows 7 Recovery Media, all the original partitions will be automatically re-created during the recovery process.

 

If you are going to install a retail version of Windows 7, just install the hdd, boot from the media and at the installation options screen, choose 'Custom', select 'Unallocated Space' and then proceed with the installation - see the guide on the link below for a more detailed description.

 

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/how-to-install-windows-7-...

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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Thank you for your help!

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You're welcome :generic:

 

All the best,

 

DP-K

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