Windows 7 Forums Search
Welcome to Windows 7 Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find solutions with any problems, errors or issues you are experiencing with Windows 7. The Windows 7 forum also covers news and updates and has an extensive Windows 7 tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks.


Windows 7 - Install??



View Poll Results: What do you think?
Windows 7 works great 17 100.00%
Windows Vista is better 0 0%
Wait till CES 0 0%
..... 0 0%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

 
12-28-2008   #1


Vista
 
 

Install??

Alright, so I am thinking about installing Windows 7 now, but just wanted to know is it a fresh install for is it an upgrade? ( I believe it is a fresh install, which is what im kinda hoping for) Has anyone had any problems? I haven't had any problems with Vista. So im guessing ill be alright with 7.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-28-2008   #2


Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM)
 
 


can you post up your specs???

the only thing that be a problem is if you have hardware from the Windows 2000....lol
most XP computers can actually handle 7 as long as you have more than 512 of memory..

a fresh install is the ideal way although if you have programs you can just live without (and dont have the installation) you can try the upgrade option
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-28-2008   #3


Windows 7 Enterprise x64 SP1 | Windows 8 build 7989
 
 


Honestly? You have to evaluate what you are going to be doing with the machine. Many here have moved over to Windows 7 completely, others have kept a backup OS around for 'just in case' reasons - still others have multiple versions of Windows 7 for the same reason.

Bottom line- can you afford to lost your data and / or deal with a buggered install and have to install from scratch and then install all your apps? If so, try the upgrade. If not, Shrink something and then install Windows 7 onto that partition.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
.


12-28-2008   #4


Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM)
 
 


yes as john has mentioned you have to know that at any moment if That this OS might not work anymore at any moment

you should only try this on a test machine which you have a backup on...
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-28-2008   #5


Vista
 
 


O Ok so there is a upgrade method, is it in the new version that was just leaked? I haven't had a chance to look at it. And my specs are below:
Manufacturer:Hewlet Packard
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU @ 2.40 GHz
Memory: 3071MB RAM
Hard Drive: 600 GB
Video Card:Ati Radeon 4860 (diamond)
Monitor: (2) HP w2207 Wide LCD Monitor
Sound Card:HD Audio
Speakers/Headphones:Razer
Keyboard:Apple keyboard
Mouse:razer
Mouse Surface:My desk
Operating System:Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-29-2008   #6


Windows 7 Ult x64(x2), HomePrem x32(x4), Server 08 (+VM), 08 R2 (VM) , SuSe 11.2 (VM), XP 32 (VM)
 
 


from a quick look you should have no problem with installing 7

like i explained do you have any software you have that you cant install??
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-29-2008   #7


Vista
 
 


Ahhh i see the upgrade so it looks like I should be good. Unless something goes wrong during install....I'll post up my results tomorrow when i do this. Has anyone found any programs that simply don't work?
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-29-2008   #8


Vista
 
 


Nope, everything has always installed perfectly on this machine.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-29-2008   #9
DiamondNRG


 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by Enisity View Post
Video Card:Ati Radeon 4860 (diamond)
What is a 4860? I know not of this model existing...
My System SpecsSystem Spec
12-29-2008   #10


Win 7 (Build 7000) / XP64 (For if win 7 crashes for some reason)
 
 


Well I installed win 7 on my 2nd hard drive and I'm using it as my main OS. it was a clean install and so far working perfect. Games, Coding, Music all work fine. I still have xp64 on my other hard drive, not going to delete that incase something bad does happen. Plus that one has everything installed on it and works fine and I don't need to use it's space so I might as well keep it for now.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply

Install?? problems?



Thread Tools



Similar Threads for: Install??
Thread Forum
Boot config not working, tried clean install, can't install windows 7 Installation & Setup
clean install of win7 and keeping install of mint General Discussion
'Windows cannot install required files' on Flash disk install to SSD Installation & Setup
Windows 7 Install freeze during Screen Saver install Installation & Setup
Clean install to replace existing windows 7 install Installation & Setup


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:09 PM.



Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
  

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30