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    Vista to Win7 UPGRADE question.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by shadnezzar, Oct 30, 2009.

  1. shadnezzar

    shadnezzar Notebook Consultant

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    Hey all,

    I bought my computer late may, before Microsoft offered the free upgrade. When my computer arrived I decided to not worry about re-installing Vista to clear out all the unneeded jumble.

    I bought windows 7 within the first week it was available for pre-order, and it is not sitting next to me on the desk, begging to be released. But here is my queston:

    It is recommended by a whole host of people to re-install the OS on a new computer before personalizing it and getting it operational, however, I chose not to do this. Now that windows 7 is here, would it be a good idea to re-install Vista FIRST before upgrading to windows 7? Bear in mind I just purchased the upgrade, which i hear keeps all the vista drivers and stuff, so would it be worth re-installing vista before upgrading to 7? or should I go for it?
     
    shadnezzar, Oct 30, 2009
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  2. melthd

    melthd Notebook Evangelist

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    you will have to upgrade, since you got the upgrade disk. unless you buy a retail disk, you cannot install win7 clean.
     
    melthd, Oct 30, 2009
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  3. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    From what I understand, that is not correct. As long as the upgrade disc finds an existing installation (or proof thereof) it will install clean.
     
    BrandonSi, Oct 30, 2009
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  4. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    BrandonSi is absolutely correct.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Oct 30, 2009
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  5. shadnezzar

    shadnezzar Notebook Consultant

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    From what i read off the directions, this is correct. I can install it "custom" and make a clean install.

    thanks guys. now to find a hard drive with 150 gb free I can borrow for a day XD
     
    shadnezzar, Oct 30, 2009
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