Posted on 10/28/2009 9:18:18 AM PDT by Perdogg
I am logged in, my sister wasn't biten by a moose, and I am going to keep Windows OS.
However, if I decide to go to Windows 7 - How easy is it to switch? Would I just have to insert the W7 CD and the software would remove Vista and install windows 7 on its own or is it more complicated than that? I do not plan to do this anytime soon.
Would I lose anything?
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Not sure, but if you decide, it’s on sale at Best Buy the next two days... I am waiting till next spring to buy a new puter.
I did the same conversion you are considering....everything including files and settings converted perfectly....
Have seen some anectodal reports that the Vista to 7 move is pretty smooth and easy. XP to 7 is much more intensive and requires help for the casual user.
Haven’t heard any former Vista users complain about 7 yet, so that’s a good sign!
When upgrading, it’s usually best to back up all files and perform a clean install of the new OS.
It depends on what version you buy. If you have the 64 bit version of Vista, you will want to make sure yu install the 64 bit version of Windows 7. I believe that this time both the 32 and 64 bit versions will be on the same install disk, but I may be mistaken. If you are simply upgrading from Vista, then you shouldn’t lose any info and it should all stay in the same folders. If however, you are doing a complete clean install, you will need to back up your info on another drive, whether it be a second hard drive, a jump drive, or an external hard drive.
I am only concerned about how long microsoft intends to support Vista64 with updates.
My w7 upgrade shipped this morning so I'll have it in a couple days. I have plenty of excess disk space to fully backup and install clean but I'm not sure whether or not it's worth the effort (I back up my info already.)
Any stories of real world experience going from Vista x64 to w7 x64 would also be appreciated here.
I understand the upgrade from Vista is virtually painless. But before you do, do a Google search for Windows 7 upgrade advisor. Download, install and run it to see what issues you may have.
I have XP, and I found that my video card is an issue, along with some software (such as Zone Alarm). I have no intention of upgrading, but just wanted to see what came up.
All the previous “upgrades” of Windows systems, in my experience, have been a pain in the rectum and often complete failures. It’s always best to back up all your stuff on an external drive and then reformat and install the entire new system fresh. Then reinstall your applications. It takes a bit of time but can save hours of inexplicable heartaches.
And frankly, Windows OSes genrally need a new re-install after a few months or years of use as they pack up with odd bits of junk.
Before you update to Windows 7, they will give you a list of programs that you will have to uninstall and reinstall, so you will have advance notice. They told me I would have to uninstall Itunes, but I didn’t bother too, and it worked fine.
You will also find that a few of your older programs will actually work better on Windows7 than they did on Windows Vista.
If you have up to date hardware, it is a good idea to make the move.
How about Window XP to Windows 7 and why do it?
Vista to Win7 is cake and you shouldn’t lose a thing (unless you have Ultimate in which case Windows Ultimate Extras vanish after a warning. Man I miss hold-em.)
XP to 7 is a bit harder, but most running XP could use a good refresh anyway. :)
I’ve done both upgrades and they went without a hitch.
You’ll like 7.
“My hovercraft is full of eels”-Hungarian phrasebook, circa 1974.
Since Win7 uses the same driver model as Vista, anything that works under Vista should continue to work. It’s possible to force Vista drivers to install in Win7 if there aren’t any new drivers yet. Not recommended, but possible.
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