upgrade or clean install or the two


  1. martial
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    Windows Vista 64 bits
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    upgrade or clean install or the two


    Bonjour
    Stiil awaiting my pre ordered Windows 7
    For now i think i will try to upgrade from my Vista 64 bits home premium (working well) to Windoews 7 home premium 64 bits because i don't want to reinstall all my softs
    But if after it seems to have problem with upgrade can i use the same Dvd and try an clean install on my first installation??

    thanks
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  3. Kari
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    Windows 10 Pro x64 EN-GB
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    Yes, you can.

    Kari
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  4. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Martial,

    As Kari posted, yes you can. :)

    Upgrade Install with Windows 7

    or

    Clean Install Windows 7
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  6. phoenix404
    Posts : 18
    Windows 7
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    Yes obviously...you can install...but remember the time of up-gradation is much more than time required for clean install.
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  7. martial
    Posts : 8
    Windows Vista 64 bits
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    Thanks every one
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