Question

[r000t]

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.

 

[torrentg]

Hi.

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

 

[reghakr]

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.

 

[torrentg]

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

Yes he did. Windows 7 Starter.

 

[reghakr]

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.

 

[Win7User512]

I always recommend a fresh install. Never upgrade Windows.

 

[torrentg]

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.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

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.

I agree with that.. in comparison to the XP to Vista Upgrades I've done, Vista to 7 is a lot smoother. I still however prefer a clean install, just makes me feel like my laptop is squeaky clean.

 

[r000t]

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?

 

[torrentg]

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.

 

[reghakr]

Geez,. I guess I'm about everthing.