Windows 7 upgrade - any tips?

Ollie83 · 27 Dec 2009 at 05:01

Ok im at work over xmas

but have been told that windows 7 home premium upgrade is waiting for me when i get back

I have vista 64 bit already installed and am wondering is it just a case of putting in the disc, typing the key code and wait?! Does anyone have any advice/tips having done the same upgrade path? I take it I wont have to back up all my files as they wont be affected by the install?

davethe11 · 27 Dec 2009 at 10:25

I didn't do an upgrade, I did a clean install so can't give you experience on that I'm afraid, but I would strongly recommend backing up important files at the very least to be on the safe side.

ins0mn1ac · 27 Dec 2009 at 10:27

Wont it just dump your old stuff in a folder like Windows.old on the main hard drive?

Simon42 · 27 Dec 2009 at 11:19

Personally I only ever do a clean install to avoid issues, but it all depends on how you use your PC and how much of a problem a reformat and install would be if things didn't go to plan. If your Vista 64 has been installed for a while then a clean install may be worth it to get rid of the clutter (registry especially) that we get over time.

Definitely backup your data though even for an upgrade install.

theheyes · 27 Dec 2009 at 13:15

Backup is my number 1 tip.

I would personally fresh install but give the upgrade a try if you wish as it is much more like a fresh install than the old "upgrade" path.

Smackhead · 27 Dec 2009 at 16:36

I always keep all of my data on a backup, anything i get goes straight on there, in my experience, upgrades just create problems, just do a clean install.

Ollie83 · 27 Dec 2009 at 20:19

Ok guys will go with a clean install of windows 7 and back everything up. I dont want any hassle with it! Might be a good time to get a ssd for my OS too!

Smackhead · 27 Dec 2009 at 20:39

Been thinking of the same thing for a while do, never get round to it, something always crops up.