Updgrade from Windows 7 Ultimate x86 to Windows 8 Pro x86

bokisis · 10 Nov 2012

Hello,

I have Windows 7 Ultimate x86 PC, and I want to updgrade to Windows 8 Pro x86.
I have full Win8 installation with serial key etc. When I run installation (setup) from Windows 7, i have a 2 options:

1. Upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 8 (keep all files, settings, apps etc.)

2.Custom Install (Install Win8 on other Hard Drive, Delete current windows)

I want to upgrade my current windows, but on my computer i have installed lots of video games, lots of programs, apps.

If I upgrade, will I have to re-install, re-activate my games and programs or I will I be able to play games and run software, watch videos, read texts immediately after upgrade?

One more question. I have AMD Radeon HD 7770, are there any drivers for it in Windows 8? And will I have to reinstall all computer drivers after upgrade or not?

Thanks in advance! :)

marsmimar · 10 Nov 2012

Hello bokisis and welcome to Seven Forums.

This tutorial may help. It says that upgrading from 7 to 8 (x86 to x86 or x64 to x64) should allow you to keep backup schedules, programs, Windows settings, user accounts and files.

Upgrade Install to Windows 8 from Windows 7

However, I would strongly suggest posting your question on the Windows 8 Forum including your specific requirements to keep installed programs and apps, be able to access the internet after the upgrade is finished, etc. Many of the Windows 8 Forum members ae also members here but they may not see your Windows 8 question.

Windows 8 Forums

gregrocker · 10 Nov 2012

If you do the in-place Upgrade (which works fine) then be sure to first save a Win7 backup image externally so you have a path back. Many do not like the touch-screen interface on non-touchscreen devices.

bokisis · 11 Nov 2012

gregrocker said:

If you do the in-place Upgrade (which works fine) then be sure to first save a Win7 backup image externally so you have a path back. Many do not like the touch-screen interface on non-touchscreen devices.

Thanks for relpy

bokisis · 11 Nov 2012

marsmimar said:

Hello bokisis and welcome to Seven Forums.

This tutorial may help. It says that upgrading from 7 to 8 (x86 to x86 or x64 to x64) should allow you to keep backup schedules, programs, Windows settings, user accounts and files.

Upgrade Install to Windows 8 from Windows 7

However, I would strongly suggest posting your question on the Windows 8 Forum including your specific requirements to keep installed programs and apps, be able to access the internet after the upgrade is finished, etc. Many of the Windows 8 Forum members ae also members here but they may not see your Windows 8 question.

Windows 8 Forums

Thanks!