Upgrading from Vista to Windows 7


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows Vista 32bit
       #1

    Upgrading from Vista to Windows 7


    I'm trying to determine if I need to purchase Win 7 upgrade or full version. I would like to be able to get the upgrade since it's cheaper.

    The computer will not boot to the Vista OS. I'm sure it's a system file but I don't want to jack around with Vista anymore plus I can't find my install disk. Does the upgrade require the current OS to be completely functional? I would like to be able to delete the existing data. Can I do this with the upgrade?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello yuyu, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    Since you currently own a legal copy of Vista, you will be able to do a clean install with an upgrade copy of Windows 7 like in the tutorial below. There's no need to have Vista running or installed first to do so.

    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version

    Hope this helps, :)
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #3

    You can do a clean install with the upgrade.
    Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    Best option - I think - is to go with a full OEM version for $99. Here are your options: Newegg.com - windows 7 oem
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  5. Posts : 2
    Windows Vista 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks so much for the quick reply! Upgrade it is!
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  6. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    You're most welcome. Glad we could help. :)
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