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    XP Home to Vista Business

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by KJH, Aug 9, 2007.

  1. KJH

    KJH Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordered a D630 (yay!) with XP Home (it was the cheapest option). However, I already have a brand new copy of Vista Business I got from work, and I was wondering what was the best way to make the switch.

    Can I install vista over XP Home? Will it scrap the bloatware? Can I just format my HDD and install Vista from scratch?

    What should I do?
     
    KJH, Aug 9, 2007
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    You can do either of those - both will produce the same result. Unless you mean upgrading from XP to Vista Business, which will preserve your files, programs, settings, etc. However, that will also preserve the bloatware. ;)

    I suggest formatting and then installing a fresh new copy of Vista Business on the empty hard drive. You could simply install it over XP, which would do the same things - since it has to format it before installing. :rolleyes: ;)
     
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    Thanks a lot!
     
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    No problem. :)
     
    Matt, Aug 9, 2007
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