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    Possible installation W7 in a different language?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by armadilo, Oct 21, 2009.

  1. armadilo

    armadilo Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Z11WN, bought it in Italy and is running currently Vista Business. I ordered few weeks ago, Windows 7 Home Premium from Amazon.co.uk. Do you guys know if I will be able to upgrade without loosing my files? Or I will have to do a clean install, because the language of the actual OS is italian and the upcoming W7 is in english?
     
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  2. TLN

    TLN Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, you can upgrade without loosing your files and you can install MUI and use any language as well.
     
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    From what I know you must have Windows 7 Ultimate in order to change your OS language settings.
     
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  4. armadilo

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    I thought the same too, anyone tried to install the Widows 7 in a different language succesfully? Btw, the one I ordered is Windows 7 Home Premium.
     
    armadilo, Oct 22, 2009
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