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    Another W7 upgrade question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jcll03, Jul 9, 2009.

  1. jcll03

    jcll03 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi I have a new lappy coming in (that has the free upgrade option) and I was gonna just reformat and install W7 RC on it. When I get the upgrade option, do I have to reinstall vista then upgrade or can I just go straight from the RC to the retail version?
     
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    ibmt41 Notebook Geek

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    It depends on whether you want a clean installation or not. If you want a clean installation, so format everything and then upgrade to W7. Otherwise, you just upgrade on you currently-used Vista.
     
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