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    studio 1555 win 7 upgrade query

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tuxlearner, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. tuxlearner

    tuxlearner Newbie

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    hey guys, i have 4 partitions

    C:, d: (recovery), G: and H:

    ive backed up the imp stuff on C: on my G and H drives,

    do i need to backup my G and H drives to a external hdd too for a fresh install of win7 ? (iam just planning to format C: for win7 installation when the win7 installer asks for it)
     
    tuxlearner, Nov 16, 2009
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    As long as you don't mess up and format G and H as well, your data should be intact after the 7 install. It's always good to back up your data either way, though - just in case.
     
    Commander Wolf, Nov 16, 2009
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    also, shud i upgrade or do a clean install?
     
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  4. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    It's generally better to do a clean install.
     
    Commander Wolf, Nov 16, 2009
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