| Question about upgrading to 7 [message #396403] |
Mon, 27 July 2009 23:19  |
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slosha
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If I upgrade to Windows 7, can I still keep all my stuff or will it delete it?
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #396632 is a reply to message #396615] |
Thu, 30 July 2009 20:23  |
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| cmatt42 wrote on Thu, 30 July 2009 17:36 |
Just back up your stuff and do a clean install.
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not everyone can afford an external hdd...
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #396667 is a reply to message #396403] |
Fri, 31 July 2009 11:12 |
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I would really like to avoid wasting money on this. I have around 60 gb of used space, so roughly around 40gb of information that is vital to me. A dvd does not even hold 5 gb if I am correct, so that would mean wasting 8 dvds which isn't a lot, but I think it is a waste.
So, it is possible to update without erasing everything correct?
Also, would installing 7 fix the damage that hard shut downs have done? Now, I have never shut down this way unless I absolutely had to. Vista has crashed so hard so many times, I could not shut it down.
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #396671 is a reply to message #396632] |
Fri, 31 July 2009 13:07 |
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| Glock~ wrote on Thu, 30 July 2009 22:23 |
not everyone can afford an external hdd...
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Don't really need one. Surely you have another computer with enough space? Or know someone who does? Just dump them on there and copy them back over after you do a clean install of Win7 (doing an upgrade install is inadvisable, since it almost always creates extra problems).
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #396822 is a reply to message #396403] |
Sun, 02 August 2009 09:38 |
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A decent sized external drive isn't too expensive, and it's handy for just this sort of thing. I have a network drive where I hold important stuff and files I want to keep, so I can erase or upgrade my computers as I see fit, without worrying.
Doing an 'upgrade' as opposed to a full install was a nightmare for me and I wouldn't recommend it.
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #396968 is a reply to message #396403] |
Mon, 03 August 2009 22:16 |
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Alright, well, when I get some more money in teh bank I will consider getting a small external HDD.
I'm still wondering if it will fix the speed issues/damage as a result from having to force shut down numerous times due to freezing/crashing.
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #396970 is a reply to message #396403] |
Mon, 03 August 2009 22:33 |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010150414%20402 6&name=$50%20-%20$75
You can see they aren't too pricey, and you can probably grab one at a Best Buy on sale. My network drive has saved my ass a ton of times, and will continue to do so.
As for your Vista problems, that's weird because that really shouldn't happen. I'm sure you've heard it before, and done it all, but I'd check for viruses, Microsoft updates, driver conflicts or something. Unless your computer is old, I don't think Vista should be locking up like you say it is. :/
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Fri, 10 January 2014 16:56 |
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #397086 is a reply to message #396632] |
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| Glock~ wrote on Thu, 30 July 2009 23:23 |
| cmatt42 wrote on Thu, 30 July 2009 17:36 |
Just back up your stuff and do a clean install.
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not everyone can afford an external hdd...
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I got a 500gb external for 90$ from bestbuy on boxing day, just look around there are some good deals.
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #405493 is a reply to message #396403] |
Mon, 05 October 2009 16:37 |
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Partition your HDD, then move all your files to one partition and (format and) install 7 on the other one.
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #408050 is a reply to message #396403] |
Thu, 22 October 2009 21:12 |
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| Glock~ wrote on Tue, 28 July 2009 01:19 |
If I upgrade to Windows 7, can I still keep all my stuff or will it delete it?
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From Microsofts website:
If you have Vista:
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Depending on your hardware and your current edition of Windows Vista, you can use the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation to upgrade from Windows Vista to a corresponding or higher edition of Windows 7.
Upgrading is the most convenient way to get Windows 7 on your computer, because it keeps your files, settings, and programs from Windows Vista in place.
If your current edition of Windows Vista can't be upgraded to the edition of Windows 7 that you want to use, you can still install Windows 7 by using the Custom installation option instead. However, the Custom option doesn't preserve your files, programs, or settings. For a step-by-step tutorial on how to perform a custom installation, see Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 (custom installation).
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to -windows-7
If you have XP:
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To upgrade your PC from Windows XP to Windows 7, you'll need to select the Custom option during Windows 7 installation. A custom installation doesn't preserve your programs, files, or settings. It's sometimes called a "clean" installation for that reason.
A custom installation is more complex, and it can sometimes take a couple of hours to complete. We created this five-step tutorial to help guide you through the entire process each step of the way.
What you need
•An external hard disk. You'll need to move your files off of your PC before you install Windows 7. To make this easier, we recommend a free download called Windows Easy Transfer, which will require an external hard disk. They're readily available at electronics and office supply stores, and they provide an easy way to add additional storage space to your computer.
•The original installation discs or setup files for the programs that you want to use with Windows 7. You'll need to reinstall your programs by hand after installing Windows 7. When you run Windows Easy Transfer you will get a report that lists the programs that you are currently using with Windows XP.
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http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-wi ndows-7
Edit: just saw the date, sorry to bump. Hopefully this helps though. 
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #413432 is a reply to message #413353] |
Mon, 07 December 2009 17:56 |
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| Gen_Blacky wrote on Mon, 07 December 2009 02:47 |
partition your hard drive backup all the files you want in the second partition and format the first partition.
Edit: didn't read other post so never mind lol
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Windows 7 carries over files with no problems that I can see as of yet, and I've had it for a month or two.
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| Re: Question about upgrading to 7 [message #418009 is a reply to message #413432] |
Tue, 19 January 2010 14:26 |
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| Glock~ wrote on Tue, 08 December 2009 01:56 |
| Gen_Blacky wrote on Mon, 07 December 2009 02:47 |
partition your hard drive backup all the files you want in the second partition and format the first partition.
Edit: didn't read other post so never mind lol
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Windows 7 carries over files with no problems that I can see as of yet, and I've had it for a month or two.
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only if you do a upgrade
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