Advice for Newbe

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  1. Posts : 41
    W7 Home Premium
       #1

    Advice for Newbe


    Hello All...just wondering if any of you have recommendations for me regarding my upcoming W7 Home Premium clean install for my Home PC? (see my profie for PC specs)

    I will be upgrading from vista Home Premium (i have the upgrade version of W7)

    I have the clean install tutorials from this site and will be backing up my data to the external drive as well as on DVD. Is there anything else I need to do to prep my system? i.e. first disconnect my card reader, printer..etc.

    Thanks in advance!
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Hi, I was just like you just 2 weeks ago, fairly new at new OS and such but I really wanted Win 7, and took a chance and was glad I did. It went as smooth as silk.

    This is what I did. On the day of the install, I used Windows Easy transfer to transfer all my settings etc to the new install. I made sure that I had my copies of the DVD's for all my programs and the key number, if applicable. Put the DVD into the drive. Instructions are real simple. When you get to the question clean install or upgrade, select clean install. When Asked for your key number do not give it. When you are done, use your computer for a while, you have 30 days. You can then remove the windows.old file. This file saves your old system's files. So that you can restore any documents etc that got lost somewhere. When you are satisfied activate with your pin. At this point after activation, use system image to make a copy of your system. The installation is really easy, trust me. If you run into a problem, your old OS should be reinstalled. Finally, enjoy.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 9,606
    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       #3

    ckmerc said:
    Hello All...just wondering if any of you have recommendations for me regarding my upcoming W7 Home Premium clean install for my Home PC? (see my profie for PC specs)

    I will be upgrading from vista Home Premium (i have the upgrade version of W7)

    I have the clean install tutorials from this site and will be backing up my data to the external drive as well as on DVD. Is there anything else I need to do to prep my system? i.e. first disconnect my card reader, printer..etc.

    Thanks in advance!

    Looks like you have already done some good reading here at SevenForums for your preparation of the install. Best of luck. Feel free to ask Questions

    " Doc "
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 41
    W7 Home Premium
    Thread Starter
       #4

    " used Windows Easy transfer to transfer all my settings"

    - what types of settings are you referring to? the widgets? my settings for itunes being the default player?

    - still have to reinstall all of my programs and device drivers for them to work correct?

    thanks
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #5

    By settings, I mean desktop, favorites, documents, cookies, settings for all of your programs (which you must reinstall, manually), email, contacts. It works very well. The only things that I had to reinstall, in addition to using easy transfer, were my programs, some needed the key, including downloaded programs.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 1,065
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #6

    @ ckmerc - You got some good advice.
    To add, don't forget to de-authorize your computer in iTunes
    I tend to take a screenshot of my installed programs too. (W.E.T will let you know what needs to be installed, just habit i suppose!)
    If you have something like MediaBrowser set up with ImagesByName folder, don't forget to zip that bad boy up too.
    I hope all goes well for you, let us know how things pan out. :)
      My Computer

  7.    #7

    Since you are backing up all of your files anyway and don't need the windows. old file, do a cleaner install and boot from the Win7 installer, choose Custom, wipe the disk and format then install.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 1,939
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
       #8

    One note...

    Make sure you run the newer version of EZ Transfer off the Win7 DVD instead of thru your older version of Windows.

    You can find it in the DVD's Support folder inside the migwiz subfolder. Just double click migwiz.exe to start it. The Win7 migwiz (migration wizard) is much faster than previous versions and is easy to use... thus its more popular name EZ Transfer.

    Yes deauthorize iTunes, and just for precaution I also always backup the iTunes music folder JIC (just in case)!

    I too take a screen shot of my existing apps, but I do so with a ss of my All Programs folder... that way my old tired brain wont forget anything!
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #9

    Welcome to Seven Forums.

    You have prepared very throughly, and received good advice here.

    Have you ran the Microsoft Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor?
    It will find out if there will be any system, program, or devices issues before you start the installation.

    There is a good Seven Forums tutorial on Windows Easy Transfer - Transfer To & From Computers. You will still have to install all your programs. This will transfer your personal files and user settings.
    Save all your browser bookmarks as these won't be transfered.

    Let us know how the installation goes.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 1,939
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
       #10

    Dave76 said:
    Save all your browser bookmarks as these won't be transfered.
    EZ transfer, if run form the Win7 DVD, does get all your IE favorites... I dont know what happens if you use firefox and its bookmarks.
      My Computer


 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
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
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:56.
Find Us