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Delete Windows From Acer Laptop

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annieigma | 14:19 Mon 09th Sep 2013 | Technology
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We are trying to delete windows vista from acer laptop, so we can reload clean copy. won't let us delete "C" drive, only allow to install on "D" , which has the same capacity but empty. how do we delete, or should we load onto "D" ? thank you.
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Think about it, you are trying to delete Windows while issuing a command from within Windows. So you are asking Windows to commit suicide, which it wont do.

If you do a new install of Windows and put it on C it will automatically delete the copy of windows that is on C (if you chose to format the drive).

Are you going to put Vista back on it, and is this the version of windows that came with the laptop?

If so then there should be a hidden copy of Vista on the hard disk and you should be able to do a "factory restore" to put Windows back as it was when it left the factory.

The documentation that came with the laptop should tell you how to do a factory restore (or Windows reinstall).

If you have not got the documentation then the Acer website should tell you how to do a factory restore.

Note you will lose EVERYTHING on the C drive so save any personal files, logon details, email settings, browser favorites and so on before you do it.
You could simply format the C drive and then reinstall your OS.
It sounds like you are trying to install from the Vista CD/DVD.

As I said above, you should not need to do this (if you still have the original hard disk that came with the laptop it will have the hidden copy of Windows on it).

However if you DO want to do an install from the Vista CD/DVD make sure you download all the laptop drivers from the Acer web site and save them on a memory stick BEFORE doing the install.

If you don't do that you may find some of the laptop hardware components don't work after the Vista install.

Sometimes the component that lets you get to the internet does not work, but you cant download the drivers because you cant get to the internet. Catch 22.

But as I will say again, DONT do an install from the CD/DVD until you have tried to do a factory reinstall from the hard disk.

This is a FAR better thing to do as it will include all the drivers, plus all the programs that were included when you first bought the laptop.

The Windows Vista disk wont include all the drivers you need, and wont include all the extra programs Acer install.
>>>You could simply format the C drive and then reinstall your OS.

You cant format the C drive while Windows is on it unless you boot the laptop using a "boot" CD or DVD.

The format command from within Windows wont let you format the hard drive while Windows is on it for the reason I said above.
During the Vista install from the Vista CD/DVD you get this Windows below (though yours may look slightly different)

http://images.maketecheasier.com/2008/12/vista-installation.jpg

If you want to delete Vista off the C drive you need to select the option in the bottom right, called "Drive options (advanced)"

This will take you to another window where you can delete the C drive (you can also delete D if you want if there is nothing on it).

Then create ANOTHER C drive, taking up the whole disk, and proceed with the Vista install.

This will do a clean install of Vista and the old Vista will be gone.
STOP! If you are using the CD that came with the laptop it is not a full Windows and will not install on a blank hard drive.

As already suggested, use the factory restore facility that is already on the hard drive - this will put it back to exactly as it was when you bought it.
VHG and hc4361 give good advice.
What is the exact model number of the Acer? They often have a recovery partition which will have all the correct device drivers installed.
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I have the windows vista cd that was downloaded from the machine, and put it onto "D", it accepted the registration code, but i have been informed that this is not a good idea, it should be on "C" I will have a look at the model number. thank you all very much.
Forget the cd/dvd. Just use the Acer factory restore facility then everything will be working as it should - sound card, graphics card, dvd driver, usb ports, ethernet port - everything.
Why are you reinstalling VISTA now is a good time to upgrade to Windows 7 and a clean install . You can still buy OEM copies of Windows 7 that would be the best way to go as it will run well on your laptop .

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