Dont want to reformat


  1. Andrew71066
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    vista
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    Dont want to reformat


    hey guys i dont to reformat my disk. I wonder how to do that while im installing windows 7

    I have WIndows vista sp2
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  3. sup3rsprt
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    XP, Seven, 2008R2
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    you can install Windows to the same partition Vista is on, as long as there is enough free space.

    Vista will be moved to a folder named Windows.old
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  4. rsvr85
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Providing you're installing x86 to x86 or x64 to x64 then choose the upgrade option once you've started the installer. That way there's no need to format your hard drive.

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  6. gregrocker
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    You always have to choose Format to get a formatted install, and it is only available when booting from the installer and choosing Custom> Advanced Tools, which also lets you delete partition(s), create new one(s) and then format, or just format over existing partitions. But you have to actively choose it.
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