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    Backing up windows vista to DVD before installing windows 7

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by bodaciousbob, Jan 31, 2010.

  1. bodaciousbob

    bodaciousbob Newbie

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    I searched for about 15 mins, and didn't find any information regarding this.

    I purchased a Gateway NV54 last summer, and got my free Windows7 upgrade. I haven't installed it yet, because I want to back up my Factory Windows Vista.

    Is this possible?

    I don't have a partition on the computer, where would the windows files be stored? How do I go about copying it? Can I burn an ISO image?

    I don't want to pirate windows vista. I want a copy of what I'm entitled to, and paid for.

    Its a Gateway NV54, running windows Vista64, SP2 has not been installed.

    Thanks in advance :)
     
    bodaciousbob, Jan 31, 2010
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    bodaciousbob Newbie

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    Forgot to include some information.

    I have created my Gateway Recovery DVD. I have created my gateway Drivers and Accessories DVD.

    Is this all I need?

    Are there more files that are on my computer I need to copy if I do decide to reinstall windows vista?
     
    bodaciousbob, Jan 31, 2010
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    bodaciousbob Newbie

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    Is there a set of files on my computer that I should copy? Burn to ISO?

    Do most manufacturers just do a partition? Are there specific files I can search for to find the ones I want to back up?

    Helppp... I wanna install W7!!
     
    bodaciousbob, Feb 2, 2010
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  4. Maverick79

    Maverick79 Notebook Evangelist

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    I suggest making a partition and transfer all your personal files to that folder. Then do a clean install using the Win 7 upgrade using this link (I believe there is nothing illegal with this). But make sure you know what you are doing.
     
    Maverick79, Feb 2, 2010
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  5. bodaciousbob

    bodaciousbob Newbie

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    Got everything I want backed up on an external HD.

    I just want to have a COPY of windows Vista.. I paid for it, I want it.

    But thanks for the link for a clean install of W7! :)
     
    bodaciousbob, Feb 2, 2010
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    martee Notebook Evangelist

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    Maverick79 Notebook Evangelist

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    Didn't get that
    '' I just want to have a COPY of windows Vista.. I paid for it, I want it.''
    You mean Vista disc for reinstalling ? if thats the case you already have it in your recovery disc.
    Or you mean you want Vista and Windows 7. Dual boot ?
     
    Maverick79, Feb 2, 2010
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    DanLar75 Notebook Consultant

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    In my humble opinion, you really don't need to back Vista up before upgrading. Just back up any data (documents, movies, mp3 etc) and let Win7 do the rest.. has worked for me every time.
     
    DanLar75, Feb 2, 2010
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