Clean V/s Upgrade

[7even]

I need to know a couple of things before i install my new OS..

1st. Can be install lower versions of Windows 7, like Home Premium if i have a Ultimate Disk

2nd. I hear about Clean Install and Upgrade.. I have a fair bit of software installed,
now if i Install Windows 7 is software keys going in the dump..or just transfer over..(i haven't stored many keys to software)

if i can transfer over my software... which method of installation is that.. Clean or Upgrade?

Plz help a newbie with Windows 7

thanks 7even

 

[Antman]

I need to know a couple of things before i install my new OS..

1st. Can be install lower versions of Windows 7, like Home Premium if i have a Ultimate Disk

2nd. I hear about Clean Install and Upgrade.. I have a fair bit of software installed,
now if i Install Windows 7 is software keys going in the dump..or just transfer over..(i haven't stored many keys to software)

if i can transfer over my software... which method of installation is that.. Clean or Upgrade?

Plz help a newbie with Windows 7

thanks 7even

1. Yes. Delete ei.cfg from install files.
2. i haven't stored many keys to software - contact the provider

 

[Jacee]

I have saved all of my Software keys and printed them out. If you have paid for and downloaded software from a vendor, then contact them, or run a scan with Belarc Advisor (builds a detailed profile of your current OS) and print out the page. It will show most of your keys. Do this before switching to Windows 7.

Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit

 

[7even]

Thanks Guys... i understand now.. thanks for the link


Now.. can someone answer Q1.. can i downgrade using Ultimate 7 Disk to Home Premium 7..

Thanks Again

 

[SquonkSC]

Your 1st Q was answered by Antman

You have to open the ISO file with an ISO editor, delete the ei.cfg file, and rebuild the ISO.

An alternative is to extract the files from the ISO to a second partition, delete the ei.cfg file, and run setup from the second partition.

Greetz

 

[7even]

i understand deleting file but... like i said i have a disk, i signed up for the 7 launch party, so i have a limited edition disk.. so now how do i delete a file already on a CD..? huh


Thanks again for helping a newbie

 

[zigzag3143]

i understand deleting file but... like i said i have a disk, i signed up for the 7 launch party, so i have a limited edition disk.. so now how do i delete a file already on a CD..? huh


Thanks again for helping a newbie

drag the contents of the dvd to your desktop. delete the file. Burn a new dvd ISO using a burner like IMGburn, of power ISO.

thats it

ken

 

[SquonkSC]

i understand deleting file but... like i said i have a disk, i signed up for the 7 launch party, so i have a limited edition disk.. so now how do i delete a file already on a CD..? huh


Thanks again for helping a newbie

drag the contents of the dvd to your desktop. delete the file. Burn a new dvd ISO using a burner like IMGburn, of power ISO.

thats it

ken

In a folder on your desktop, otherwise your desktop becomes a mess.

 

[7even]

ahh i see now thank u one and all

thanks again 7even.