Recently I installed a new windows 7 64 bit but after installation windows is kind of freezing sometimes.

What would be the best way, do I need to delete all drives and create a new one then format or I can just create a new drive without formatting ?The BEST way to reinstall from scratch is to delete and recreate the primary partition during the install process. After installing, be sure to download all of the appropriate drivers for your system starting with the chipset driver. For a laptop, you MUST get the drivers from the website of the laptop manufacturer. For desktop systems, you may get them from the desktop manufacturer or from the websites of the various component manufacturers. Here is a walkthrough of the installation process: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/windows-7-clean-install-part-1.htm Thanks for your reply.

Is there any software, for example if next time I want to reinstall my windows again, but during installation I would get all software and updates in one peace back, otherwise it takes time to install back everything and updates what takes ages..Yes, you can do a couple of things.

1) The best thing you can do is create an image of your drive immediately after installing the OS, drivers, and Windows Updates. This image can then be used to restore the system to that EXACT same state at any time. The two best products for imaging are Acronis True Image (not free) or Macrium Reflect (free).

2) You can create a custom installation disc with a utility such as RTsevenlite: http://www.howtogeek.com/124368/how-to-create-a-customized-windows-7-installation-disc-with-integrated-updates/

My personal recommendation is to use disc imaging software on a regular basis. You can create a "base" image immediately after installation if you like, and then additional images on a regular basis. Imaging is the best method of backing up your system.Updates always takes ages.. is there any website where I can download them straight AWAY ?

also if I will do backup, all software will be in backup as well same as files?

RegardsIf you use imaging software, it will create a snapshot of your hard drive - everything will be imaged and, when you need it, restored. That includes software, updates --- everything. That's why you should do it on a regular basis. What type of cd disk you would suggest me to use ?

So you are suggesting that I would need two discs, one with fresh windows and updates, second with installed updates and software ?Here's something I put together for another site a while ago. Maybe it will help:

Disk Imaging software takes a "snapshot" of your drive as it exists at the time you create the image. You can then restore the entire image or any file(s) or folder(s) you choose. It is a virtually foolproof way of backing up your system and providing a safe haven in the event of a catastrophe that requires you to blow away your system partition and restore it to a previous state. It also allows you to "TEST" various software and be confident that you have a the ability to return to the prior state any time you choose.

 
I use Acronis True Image. It is the best of breed, but it isn't free. The best free alternative is Macrium Reflect.


1) I create an image of my system partition once a week to a second hard drive and keep the 2 or 3 most recent images. I also image my other partitions about once a month. I always enable "verify image" in the OPTIONS. It takes a little longer, but insures a valid image.

2) I also create an image before performing any drive level function (IE, changing the size of a partition) or making any significant change to the OS (installing a service pack, upgrading IE, etc). Also sometimes before installing new software.

3) Images may be created on any medium (cd, dvd, external drive, etc). For obvious reasons they should not be stored on the same drive you are imaging. The best option is a second internal hd if you have one and, if you're really ambitious, to an external drive as well (one week to the internal, one week to the external). That's actually the procedure I follow.

4) Images may be created "in the background" within the OS. If you need to restore the system partition, that will need to be done before the OS loads. You can start the process within the application in the OS and it will then tell you it needs to reboot to finish the process. Alternatively, you can boot to a "recovery disk" which you can create when you first install the software (or to the application disk itself if you have one). Other partitions can be restored without a reboot.
Hi, thanks for replies!

I finally have time to reinstall. I have considered my self to install a new 8.1 windows.. can I use same software to do same as I would with windows 7?