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    Upgrading to Vista Ultimate Question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by LakerFan, Dec 23, 2008.

  1. LakerFan

    LakerFan Notebook Consultant

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    If upgrading from vista home premium to vista ultimate on my laptop, will it just replace the OS but keep all the drivers intact or must I reinstall all the individual drivers after upgrading the OS?
    and what about the partition that holds the factory OS & drivers, will these get wiped out?
     
    LakerFan, Dec 23, 2008
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  2. vinumsv

    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    i don't think so you need to re-install the drivers , if you're doing a in-place upgrade .... as far as i know upgrade option wont touch anything other than targeted partition
     
    vinumsv, Dec 23, 2008
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  3. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    If you do an "upgrade", then they will stay intact. If you do a "clean install" then everything will be wiped out and you'll have to install them all again.
     
    crash, Dec 23, 2008
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  4. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you're doing an upgrade as in using a DVD labelled "upgrade" then not only will your drivers not be touched, but none of the system files will, as a general matter, be touched - largely the "upgrade" will consist of changing your product key to reflect the new _Vista version, unlocking some of the functionality of existing files, and adding a bunch of additional system files.
     
    Shyster1, Dec 23, 2008
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