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    Vista32(clean Install) >> W7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by zimbros12, May 4, 2010.

  1. zimbros12

    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    I did a VISTA 32 CLEAN INSTALL and thinking in UPGRADING > W7.
    If a do the upgrade will I have a W7 Clean Install also ??

    Thanks
     
    zimbros12, May 4, 2010
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    No. It won't be clean. Just erase Vista and do a Windows 7 clean install.
     
    namaiki, May 5, 2010
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    Joel coffeecoffeecoffeecoffee

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    ^ Exactly, even though you have a clean Vista install, doesn't mean the Win7 one will be, I define clean install as "An install of an Operating System, where the HDD has been previously erased of the last".
     
    Joel, May 5, 2010
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    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    Thanks a lot guys (AUSTRALIA).

    Since I will be also upgrading my SSD I don't want to erase VISTA and do a W7 Clean Install.Instead I take the old SSD out pop the new one in and Clean Install W7.I guess this will be the best option ?? >>
    I will either sell the old one or keep it for storage.

    Anyway my older son is buying me a W7 PRO next week.
     
    zimbros12, May 5, 2010
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