Clean Re-Install of Windows 7, no programs.

[WooPes]

Hi there!

I've just bourght a Sony Vaio VPCEB2s1e. I would like to perform a clean Windows 7 install because I’m running 84 processes, when just entering Windows at the factory default settings.

But the laptop did not come with any CDs, so I’ve already made my recovery disc just to be safe.

But how do I make a clean Windows 7 install when I only can perform a Recovery from the Sony Vaio system - which I guess automatic will install all applications and it will be restored to as it is now.

So how can I trick the recovery system jus to install Windows 7?

I Hope u guys can help me!

Thanks

WooPes / Timm

[Blencogo]

Sorry, but it is not possible to reinstall Windows only.  The Vaio comes with the Sony Windows 7 OEM OS which includes the other stuff by default.  It is not a normal version of Windows and the Product Key will not activate Windows 7 obtained from another source.

If you need a clean install, you will have to buy a retail version of Windows 7 along with its own activation key.  The downside of this is that you will lose ALL the Sony software and you will manually have to reinstall all drivers and Vaio Utilities to get the Vaio to work fully.  You will have to buy replacement software for the webcam and you will not be able to play Blu-Ray discs unless you buy a commercial blu-ray player like WinDVD 10 or PowerDVD Ultra.

The only simple answer is to stop the processes you dont want from running by either removing them from the startup or by uninstalling them - but be careful what you uninstall!.

[WooPes]

Ty for u anserw. I've read somewhere else that some people have performed a semi-clean install hm, I hope there is others their might know how to do this.

[Thalamus. · Accepted solution]

Hi WooPes,

Another option you could consider..

Not tried this on a Windows 7 Vaio, so the process may differ slightly, but the following this guide will not  give you a 100% clean install, however it shold allow you to reinstall the Windows 7  operating system, drivers, utilities and possibly a couple of the pre installed  applications...

Click Start, All Programs, then Vaio Recovery Center..

Click Continue on the User Account Control window

Once the Vaio Recovery Center window opens

Select Restore C: Drive then press Start..

then follow the recovery wizard..

On reboot click cancel on the message which pops up asking you if you want to finish the recovery process by installing the apps.

You should then be able to stop Vaio Application Recovery from starting if you go to start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Task Scheduler..

In  task scheduler you should have three windows, Overview of Task  Scheduler, then below this Task Status and finally at the bottom Active  tasks..

In task scheduler go to the bottom section of the centre column (called active tasks)

Double click Vaio Application Recovery and on the right hand column, select either delete or disable..

[WooPes]

Is there now other way to do this there must be someone who know how to trick this quite easy..

[Thalamus.]

Not that I know of..:smileyplain:

[lafleur1977]

I know this is an old post but I am looking at doing the same thing.  Fortunately I have a windows 7 disc but I would request the windows installation media off sony, after all you have already paid for the windows licence.

Thanks