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Requesting more information about In-Place Installs of Windows 7
I was just wondering if someone can explain what can possibly be lost from an in-place upgrade of windows 7.
I've got a lot of errors that I'm working on in another thread, and it's not looking too hopeful. So I'm considering this in-place upgrade.
My concerns;
Does it mess with the registry?
I have a lot (seriously, a lot) of programs that have registry keys, and some programs that have several. Are these lost? I have a game on my computer that has 12 (that's right ...12)Keys to enter. not only that it takes HOURS to install. I've had to do it once before and it was miserable.
Custom settings?
My library folders are all set off OS drive (C:) since OS drive is an SSD. Pictures, Videos, Downloads, etc are all kept elsewhere. This isn't such a big deal since I don't remember it being too difficult the first time around, but would still like to know
Custom program settings?
Some of my programs are using custom settings too, like iTunes library is kept on drive G: but the program is kept on drive D:. Others like games keep saves on one drive, and the game on another also, and some programs store plugins and etc on separate drives. Is any of this lost?
Anything else someone else might've lost that might be a concern?
Thanks for any responses, hopefully I won't have to do this, but if I do, I'd like to be as informed as possible