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    Windows 7 upgrade over vista and Wind 7 RC

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Arv_Reloaded, Dec 22, 2009.

  1. Arv_Reloaded

    Arv_Reloaded Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have 2 laptops.

    1. Having vista home premium
    2. Having Windows 7 Release Candidate

    I am planning to upgrade both machines to Windows 7. Planning to buy vista ultimate for both machines.

    Can i upgrade windows 7 on both machines instead of fresh install(fresh install will delete current os and programs). I have numorous programs installed and using them for business so scared of fresh install.

    Kindly advice what i should do step by step for both laptops to do an upgrade installation thereby preserving my currently installed programs.
     
    Arv_Reloaded, Dec 22, 2009
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    I assume you meant "Planning to buy Win7 ultimate for both machines."

    But to answer your question, you can upgrade the Vista machine. I did so with great result. (See the link in my signature line below.) As for the one with the RC, officially no you cannot. Although I have seen some reports that folks were able to somehow trick the installer into allowing it. I can't locate the link to that at the moment.

    Gary
     
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    vinumsv, Dec 22, 2009
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