How to put WinVista in win.old with 2nd OS? (DualBoot)

gregrocker said:

Actually you will get windows.old folder ONLY if you do a clean install, as an in-place Upgrade keeps all of your files, programs and settings in place.

As long as you don't format the HD, doing a Custom install of Win7 over Vista should generate a windows.old folder in the C: drive root where all of the files from Vista will be stored.

In the future, dragging and dropping files is a much easier and more compact way to back up your files. In fact, doing any install such as this one you are doing requires that you back up your files for safety. There is no guarantee window.old will be created e;very time.

Thank you very much!! This cleared things quite nicely!

gregrocker said:

It should create a windows.old folder as long as you don't format the partition during install.

Aha, that is the trick. I always formatted. I am still learning from your postings Greg. LOL.

whs said:

gregrocker said:

It should create a windows.old folder as long as you don't format the partition during install.

Aha, that is the trick. I always formatted. I am still learning from your postings Greg. LOL.

Thanks, and I have learned much from you, as well.