File folder tables of Windows 7: Home Premium
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Does anyone know of a resource that I could use that shows which files and folders that are required or important for the Windows 7 operating system to work, since I wiped out my HDD and absolutely nothing is on it. The reason why I want to do this is that I was wondering if I could copy the operating system files and folders of anther computer (that is working, or has that operating system) and copy-and-paste those files and folders on an externel device and then copy-and-paste those files and folders on another computer (which is mine of course), that it's HDD has been wiped out, and see if it works (if it does), and feedback on if it will work or not, is very welcome.
Simple Thanks and Regards, Brandon T. H. Programming in C and C++ now, now developing applications, services and drivers (and maybe some kernel modules...psst kernel-mode drivers...psst). Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas Edison
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Does anyone know of a resource that I could use that shows which files and folders that are required or important for the Windows 7 operating system to work, since I wiped out my HDD and absolutely nothing is on it. The reason why I want to do this is that I was wondering if I could copy the operating system files and folders of anther computer (that is working, or has that operating system) and copy-and-paste those files and folders on an externel device and then copy-and-paste those files and folders on another computer (which is mine of course), that it's HDD has been wiped out, and see if it works (if it does), and feedback on if it will work or not, is very welcome.
Simple Thanks and Regards, Brandon T. H. Programming in C and C++ now, now developing applications, services and drivers (and maybe some kernel modules...psst kernel-mode drivers...psst). Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas Edison
There's no such thing. You need just about everything under the Windows folder. Nobody maintains such a list as the number of files requires is quite large and differs depending on the configuration of Windows and the features and options installed. Just copying the files over is not going to do you any good as the hardware installation is different (even the HAL can be different and not work on your machine) and the licensing will no longer work and you will be required to activate Windows again with a valid CD key.
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Does anyone know of a resource that I could use that shows which files and folders that are required or important for the Windows 7 operating system to work, since I wiped out my HDD and absolutely nothing is on it. The reason why I want to do this is that I was wondering if I could copy the operating system files and folders of anther computer (that is working, or has that operating system) and copy-and-paste those files and folders on an externel device and then copy-and-paste those files and folders on another computer (which is mine of course), that it's HDD has been wiped out, and see if it works (if it does), and feedback on if it will work or not, is very welcome.
Simple Thanks and Regards, Brandon T. H. Programming in C and C++ now, now developing applications, services and drivers (and maybe some kernel modules...psst kernel-mode drivers...psst). Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. - Thomas Edison
Sorry. I am afraid I cannot bring you good news. You have to reinstall Windows all over again. :^) Hardware differences, installed options/programs and a ton of other issues makes it impossible to do that. This reminds me that I need to do a backup of my drive. You posted a message here a few days ago about your nuclearBoot program - I guess it works, so that part must feel good ;) Again, I feel your pain. Soren Madsen