Question

Hello,

Currently I have Windows 7 Started installed on my netbook. I want to upgrade the OS to Windows 7 Professional.

I have a disk with Windows 7 professional on, and what I want to know is; If I boot the disk up, will I have the option to upgrade? And therefore keep all the files/applications currently installed on the system. Or will I have to wipe the system clean?

Thanks in advance.

Hi.

To upgrade, you must run setup.exe from the DVD from within your current Windows.

You didn'y metion what the old OS was..........

If you are on Windows XP and planning to UPGRADE...

YOU MUST DO A CLEAN INSTALL. There is no upgrade path. There are user migration tools you can use, but you will need to backup your files and do a clean install.

I have seen several threads about this and just want to clarify. The upgrade from Windows Vista is a valid upgrade path, but Windows XP to Windows 7 is not
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An upgrade is not the route to take. It leaves useless files on your system and can cause conflicts.

Save all you Documents, Pictures, contacts, videos, music, etc to a flash drive,

Be aware, you will need to re-insatllall your 3rd party applcations.

reghakr said:

You didn'y metion what the old OS was..........

Yes he did. Windows 7 Starter.

Sorry,. then the second part applies:

An upgrade is not the route to take. It leaves useless files on your system and can cause conflicts.

Save all you Documents, Pictures, contacts, videos, music, etc to a flash drive,

Be aware, you will need to re-insatllall your 3rd party applcations.

I always recommend a fresh install. Never upgrade Windows.

reghakr said:

Sorry,. then the second part applies:

An upgrade is not the route to take. It leaves useless files on your system and can cause conflicts.

Save all you Documents, Pictures, contacts, videos, music, etc to a flash drive,

Be aware, you will need to re-insatllall your 3rd party applcations.

Incorrect again. Upgrade function is perfection in Windows 7. I should know. I've done it probably a good 45 times without a single issue.

Hmm, there seems to be a mixture of opinion. Also, just to clarify the OS I have now is Windows 7 Starter, and I'll be upgrading to Windows 7 Professional.

Ideally, I would like to upgrade 'inside' the existing OS and keep all my applications and files I have on the disk currently.

Is this recommended?

r000t said:

Hmm, there seems to be a mixture of opinion. Also, just to clarify the OS I have now is Windows 7 Starter, and I'll be upgrading to Windows 7 Professional.

Ideally, I would like to upgrade 'inside' the existing OS and keep all my applications and files I have on the disk currently.

Is this recommended?

Yes, sure. As long as you have no current issues to speak of, it will go well for you.