Just not accessible? Most likely hidden, how can I wipe my hardrive clean and start a fresh. I chose option 2 as mentioned above yet still have the files inside my hard-drive. We recommend backing up your files before The option to make changes to disks and partitions is evaluable when you start your computer using the installation disc. This option does not keep your files, settings, and programs. We recommend backing up your files before you proceed.Ģ - Custom (Advanced) - THE CHOICE I MADE - to highlight The option to upgrade is only available when an existing version of Windows is running. Upgrade to a newer version of Windows and keep your files, settings,and programs. There are two options 1 - Upgrade, 2 - Custom Advanced (have detailed both below) when I put the installation disk in (when choosing install) The second option during install (see image below) the one where it keeps your files I had to choose Doing the upgrade I was hoping to have it as a fresh install with everything gone. programs aren't anymore yet the space has still been used.ĭo you no what may be causing this and how I can remove everything so I can do it all scratch. (about 3/4 full), however the files which were originally there e.g.

I had 6GB of ram and only 3 were being used.Īfter doing the upgrade/install my hardrive has stayed the same as it was before the upgrade. I've recently purchased your Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit - OEM (GFC-00599) to upgrade my previous Windows 7 32-Bit.

64 bit hard drive