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    Windows 7 upgrade and hp recovery partition

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Chris Redfield, Oct 25, 2009.

  1. Chris Redfield

    Chris Redfield Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I just got my upgrade disc from windows 7 and i just was wondering if:

    Once installed over the windows vista the windows 7, if in case that the install doesn't work or i want to go back to vista (probably i will not, but have the option at least) could i use the restoration discs made on windows vista in order to restore the machine to factory settings?

    Or once installed the windows 7 i will have no option to go back?

    If i could go back, could i try again to upgrade the windows 7 again with the vista already recovered from the factory settings?


    I'm in the process of back up all my data, i'm taking a lot of time back up my steam folder for my games :( but i just realize these concerns...

    Thanks,
     
    Chris Redfield, Oct 25, 2009
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  2. deeastman

    deeastman Notebook Deity

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    Yes you can.

    You can always use your restore disks to return to "out of the box" settings/

    Yes, as many times a you wish.


    You are proceeding as you should. Although you should have no problems, backup all your personnel data as it appears you are doing. Good Luck.
     
    deeastman, Oct 25, 2009
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  3. timtravel42

    timtravel42 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did you get your disc through the HP upgrade program?

    Mine still hasn't even shipped :(
     
    timtravel42, Oct 25, 2009
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