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    Upgrading Vista 64bit to Win 7 64bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Garandhero, Jun 25, 2009.

  1. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    Is there any downsides to using the upgrade option to go from Vista 64 to Win 7 64.

    I know ideally a fresh install would be best.... but for $49.99 are there any real downsides to going the "upgrade route" instead of buying the full priced version?

    Thanks.
     
    Garandhero, Jun 25, 2009
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  2. mtarm1

    mtarm1 Notebook Evangelist

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    get the upgrade...

    see my post (#11) here

    cheers
    mtarm1
     
    mtarm1, Jun 25, 2009
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  3. Garandhero

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    Perfect m8.
    After install - just use the drivers disk that came with the system I suppose? (except for things that I have updated like graphics drivers, sound drivers etc.)

    Thanks.
     
    Garandhero, Jun 25, 2009
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  4. lottdod_1999

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    A clean install is nice, but I too would like to know opinions on the original question- I don't want to get rid of all the programs I installed
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 26, 2009
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  5. Marvie100

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    A clean install simply ensures you don't have any unnecessary files left on your computer from your previous windows edition. So if you don't mind your Windows folder taking up 50GB of your hard drive as Windows 7 install left various assorted files from Windows Vista on your drive, then there is absolutely nothing wrong with simply upgrading Vista to Windows 7 to ensure your programs are kept operational and you don't have to reinstall them all. You will also probably have to ensure that your devices are all using the appropriate Windows 7 drivers too, although the upgrade program is usually pretty good about cleaning tnis up for you.
     
    Marvie100, Jun 26, 2009
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  6. Ocelot

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    I'm running Vista 64. Does anyone know for sure that the pre-order versions of 7 Home Premium have both 32-bit and 64-bit versions?
     
    Ocelot, Jun 26, 2009
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  7. darthvader1432

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    I wanna know this also...
     
    darthvader1432, Jun 26, 2009
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  8. FairTrade

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    wait...are you serious about 50gb? how much does it really end up taking?

    maybe someone could make a sticky of the advantages and disadvatages of upgrading vs. clean install, cuase i want to know more about this...
     
    FairTrade, Jun 26, 2009
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  9. jpzsports

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    So since the Windows 7 Upgrade will allow for a clean install and it has both 32 and 64 bit versions in the box, plus it's on sale temporarily for only $50, then I should probably go ahead and pre-order it, right?

    I'm planning on going through Amazon - sound good?

    Thanks
     
    jpzsports, Jun 26, 2009
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  10. lottdod_1999

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    yep good idea
     
    lottdod_1999, Jun 27, 2009
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  11. Garandhero

    Garandhero Notebook Deity

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    purchased from bestbuy. free shipping.
    woot.
     
    Garandhero, Jun 27, 2009
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  12. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    That's where we ordered ours with free shipping.
     
    Padmé, Jun 27, 2009
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  13. dbam987

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    Yup! It's a great thing to do actually, since the pre-order price is a very inexpensive $50 (or $99 if you are going with the Professional edition).
     
    dbam987, Jun 27, 2009
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