 shwingA Sphincter Says What ?
join:2002-11-14 | Vista To Win 7 Hi, I have Vista Home Premium on my lappy, I would like to purchase, and install Win 7 onto my notebook. I know I could create a partion and duel boot...but..
Is there a way I can import my vista profile right into Windows 7 safely and hassle free? Does windows have a tool for this?
Thank You In Advance 
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andyrossPremium,MVM
join:2003-05-04
Schaumburg, IL | You can easily do an in-place upgrade of Vista to 7 as long as they are equivalent versions. If your original is Vista 32-bit Home Premium, you can update it to 32-bit Win7 Home Premium. I did that on my computer a few months ago.
If you want to change to a different version (to Pro Or Ultimate, or to 64-bit), then it's more of an install-from-scratch upgrade. I think Windows can preserve some settings, but you will probably have to reinstall alot of software and other issues. |
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 psafuxPremium,VIP
join:2005-11-10
kudos:2 | reply to shwing
With VHP, there are valid upgrade paths to home premium or ultimate. Start the install from Windows (versus booting from the install disc) and you will retain your applications and data as long as you choose the upgrade option during the install.
You cannot upgrade to a different architecture (32 to 64 bit for example). You also cannot 'upgrade' to anything other than home premium or ultimate from home premium.
It's always a good idea to have a full data backup before messing with the file system even for in-place upgrades. |
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shwingA Sphincter Says What ?
join:2002-11-14 | reply to shwing
I would make a Acronis image just in case, it will be a 32bit notebook install on my Qosmio x400, 4 gb ram
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