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    Windows 8 upgrade on HP desktop with Vista installed?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by fishcrazy, Nov 28, 2012.

  1. fishcrazy

    fishcrazy Notebook Consultant

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    I want to upgrade the HP Vista desktop to windows 8 and I read that the applications will not carry over in the upgrade. I need to know if the recovery partition stays intact in the upgrade process so that the preinstalled application software can be reinstalled? Anyone who has done this I would appreciate your feedback.
     
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    JJames Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you browse your recovery partition there may be folders containing installation files (.msi / .exe) to preinstalled software. Typically these software do no good and bloat your system. The best thing I could reccomend is backup any data (Pictures/music/docs). Cleanly install Windows 8, transfer data back on. Install all drivers from manafacturers website / CD you got with the PC.
     
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