I would like to format my Windows 7 laptop because the Explorer closes immediately after opening.
However, I can't format the hard drives because I would have to click them in Explorer.
My backup CD doesn't work either because it is for 32 bit and apparently 64 bit is installed.
Does anyone have a good tip?
Moment. What exactly do you want to do?
If you format the hard drive, all data will be gone. And you can't format the hard drive that has Windows on it.
What exactly happens to the Explorer?
So I would like to have the laptop as it was at the beginning.
Every time I click the Explorer, the message "Windows Explorer is restarting" comes up and it closes.
I've already googled that and tried everything but it doesn't work.
That's why I just want to completely flatten the laptop.
Then put it on again. Provide boot medium on a stick or DVD. Restart, open BIOS. Install Windows from the medium.
Oh yes, back up the data beforehand if you care what lol
I already have a backup DVD but he probably doesn't recognize it.
I don't care about the data anymore, I saved it.
How do I have to do it exactly?
Yes: stay away from the PC as long as you don't have the absolutely necessary basics.
For example, that you can't format "Windows 7" - you can only format partitions on a hard drive.
In view of the fact that Windows 7 support no longer exists for two weeks, it makes no sense to reset the device.
Either you upgrade it to Windows 8.1 or 10 - if possible - or you should no longer go online with it.
I don't want to use it on the Internet, but just a program on it.
This is also not my laptop that I work with but my old one.
You download the ISO for your Windows Edition. Do it with rufus on a stick
Leave the stick in place
Restart the computer
Most BIOS open with F2 or DEL spamming (you have to look) then select the stick, then you will be directed to the installation if the medium has been recognized
If you want to run a PROGRAM on it, you use the computer productively. I'm not aware of any program that only requires Window 7 and does not run on Windows 8.1 / 10.
You got my answer.
Sorry for asking so stupid but I've never done that.
What do I have to do? So to update to Windows 8.1
And more importantly, will the Explorer fix the problem?
Step 1: Check with the laptop manufacturer to see if Windows 8.1 drivers are available.
Step 2: Obtain a Windows 8.1 license.
Advice: Better look for Windows 10 options. As of Windows 10, you no longer have "upgrade" worries as these are lifetime licenses.
As part of the "Windows at edeka" story, heise-Verlag examined the provider https://www.lizengo.de/microsoft/windows-10-pro and was unable to find anything negative.
There, a Win10pro license currently costs just under 40 euro - Windows 8, depending on the version, around 30 euro.
Check the hard disk with Crystaldiskinfo for security reasons.
After that, if it is OK, you can make a USB stick with Windows 7 and reinstall it. Or upgrade to Win10 right away if you're already at it. Depending on what kind of Lappi you have.
