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Windows 7 Instal

  • 23-10-2009 3:53pm
    #1
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,231 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I've seen conflicting reports?

    Does Windows 7 require a full reinstal? I've got 2 versions (W7 U & W7 HP) one for the desktop and one for the laptop. I did a dual boot on the laptop as there was nothing on it.

    I dont want to dual boot on the desktop but have lots of stuff on it. Whats the best option?


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  • #2
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,380 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    did the disks come with any documentation?

    probably best to back up your documents and do a clean install if the disk lets you, at least that way you know you're starting fresh


  • #3
    Paulw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,381 ✭✭✭✭Paulw


    Best option is to backup everything to an external disk or something and then do a clean install.

    You can use the Microsoft Easy Transfer tool to backup.


  • #4
    homer911
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,137 ✭✭✭homer911


    If you are upgrading from XP then the only option is a reinstall.

    If you are upgrading from Vista, you have a choice of upgrade or reinstall, but the officially recommended method is reinstall. Personally I moved from Vista to W7 using the upgrade method and it went smoothly and I didn't lose anything (I did back up my users directory just in case)


  • #5
    batman2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 833 ✭✭✭batman2000


    homer911 wrote: »
    If you are upgrading from XP then the only option is a reinstall.

    If you are upgrading from Vista, you have a choice of upgrade or reinstall, but the officially recommended method is reinstall. Personally I moved from Vista to W7 using the upgrade method and it went smoothly and I didn't lose anything (I did back up my users directory just in case)

    Yep homer, I believe you are correct !! OP you dont mention what OS you currently have. I had Vista HP and I did a fresh install to W7 HP x64 (two options Upgrade/ Custom) Custom is a fresh install. XP is a fresh install. Vista can be upgraded or fresh install.


  • #6
    boffin54321
    Registered Users Posts: 80 ✭✭boffin54321


    I heard a microsoft guy say theres a free upgrade for anyone who bought a pc/laptop within last 6 months that has vista on it. Anybody hear this too? How do u go about getting the free upgrade?


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  • #7
    Ciaran500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    boffin54321 wrote: »
    I heard a microsoft guy say theres a free upgrade for anyone who bought a pc/laptop within last 6 months that has vista on it. Anybody hear this too? How do u go about getting the free upgrade?

    Contact the laptop manufacturer, although mine are looking for €20 P&P :rolleyes:


  • #8
    kenon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,261 ✭✭✭kenon


    Ciaran500 wrote: »
    Contact the laptop manufacturer, although mine are looking for €20 P&P :rolleyes:

    Mine too.
    Administrative fees & shipping costs Price will be set according to your country € 20,99 (Inc. VAT)

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