But if you're lucky enough to be able to do an in-place upgrade and want to, here's what you do. First back up your data. Just to be safe, I recommend Macrium Reflect as a great way to image your drive. If you're unsure whether Windows 7 will run, press Check compatibility online.
Though really you should check that before you buy Windows 7. It will take you to a Web page where you can download and run the Windows 7 upgrade adviser. But if you're sure you're compatible, go ahead and click Install now. Windows 7 will begin copying temporary files and start the install. If you accept the terms, click "I accept the license terms", and then click Next.
You will now have a choice of Upgrade and Custom. Click Upgrade. You might see a compatibility report. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. By using this service, some information may be shared with YouTube. Your character product key can be found on the disk holder inside the Windows package.
Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. If you use a fingerprint reader or another biometric device to access your computer, write down your password before upgrading, for you will need to log on using your password when you first log on after the upgrade.
If you have a bit version of Vista, you can only upgrade to a bit version of Win7. You need to be connected to the Internet during Windows 7 installation to install the updates; however, you can still install Windows 7 without them.
Ensure your Vista computer is running Service Pack 1 or 2. Go here for more information on service packs. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published.
Back up your data before you upgrade. You Might Also Like How to. But neither of these utilities is of much help for small businesses or individual users. Either way, you're still looking at a lot of time. Is it worth it? Is there some single feature that makes it worth moving from Vista to 7? I couldn't find one for moving from XP to 7, and I can't really do it for shifting from Vista to Windows 7 either. So, a single 'feature?
Make the move. You'll be glad you did. Steven J. Here are the latest Insider stories. I have no errors, and the laptop is definitely faster than it was with Vista installed. The reason I mention the imaging is in case the upgrade doesn't go well, then you can always restore the image and be right where you are now.
I did two important images although they all are on mine- one right before I upgraded to Win7 and the other right before I installed SP1. So far, so good. I haven't had to look back at all Also check the Compatibility Center for device compatibility? SC Tom: I have read number of posts and also think that doing clean installation should be the best option. Windows 7 drivers are not available for my notebook. So instead of upgrading my OS if I do a clean installation and then install those drivers in Windows 7 if they don't then install them in Vista compatible mode, think there is an option available for the same.
So ideally the drivers should work??? It is really helpful. If you're going to do a clean install, be sure to have a CD with the Vista drivers on hand before starting- you may or may not need them. That was one of the reasons I did an upgrade instead of a clean install- I figured that since the Vista drivers were already there that Windows 7 would just continue using them if there were no Windows 7 drivers available.
It seemed to work; I didn't have to provide any drivers during setup or afterwards. Also, one of the advantages to doing an upgrade installation instead of a clean install is that you won't have to reinstall any software you currently have installed.
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