Win 7 upgrading Question
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Soldato
should be ok i think. I've just upgraded win 7 to win 7 (dont ask) and it goes through transfering settings, files and programs.
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I think if you upgrade Vista to W7 then you dont need to install all the programs and stuff again.
If you go from XP to W7 then you need to do a fresh installl.
Personally I always do a fresh install when putting on a new OS.
If you go from XP to W7 then you need to do a fresh installl.
Personally I always do a fresh install when putting on a new OS.
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I've just done an in-place upgrade from vista64 to win7 64 and all games/applications work fine. The process took around 3 hours but you don't need to do anything during that time. Make sure you run disk cleanup, clean up system files to remove the temp folders the upgrade process creates.
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I will keep all your apps and games, but I would do a clean reinstall personally
Carrot30,
When migrating from Windows Vista to Windows 7 you will have the option to select "custom" or "upgrade" install when prompted. By selecting the "upgrade" option, your documents and applications will follow and carry over through the install process. If you select, "custom" however you will be able to perform a clean install and all applications will have to be reinstalled manually -- documents will be moved to a folder entitled "windows.old".
For additional assistance with the migration of Windows Vista to Windows 7, Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum. It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You are welcome to check the threads there and receive additional assistance and feedback.
Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team
When migrating from Windows Vista to Windows 7 you will have the option to select "custom" or "upgrade" install when prompted. By selecting the "upgrade" option, your documents and applications will follow and carry over through the install process. If you select, "custom" however you will be able to perform a clean install and all applications will have to be reinstalled manually -- documents will be moved to a folder entitled "windows.old".
For additional assistance with the migration of Windows Vista to Windows 7, Microsoft does have an official Windows 7 Support Forum. It is supported by product specialists as well as engineers and support teams. You are welcome to check the threads there and receive additional assistance and feedback.
Jessica
Microsoft Windows Client Team