upgrade from vista home edition to win7 using...

[jhamidi]

hi,
i want to upgrade my hp dv2000 laptop from vista home edition (64bit) to win 7 and I have a question about the upgrade and I'd really appreciate a helping hand from someone who knows the answer.
the Q: can i do the upgrade using a win 7 ultimate full version? or do i have to use an upgrade version?
note. i don't want to use a clean instal because i don't want to lose my existing programs. Thanks!
Jay

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello jhamidi, welcome to Seven Forums!



You will find some answers at this tutorial at the link below and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.



How to Do a Inplace Upgrade Installation from Vista to Windows 7

 

[theog]

Yes, you can, but the HP Recovery Partition will be unusable, make sure you burn the Recovery disks.

 

[jhamidi]

'upgrade from vista home edition to win7 using

Yes, you can, but the HP Recovery Partition will be unusable, make sure you burn the Recovery disks.

Hi theog,
Thanks for the tip regarding the recovery cds and the assurance to do the upgrade.

 

[theog]

You are welcome.

 

[gregrocker]

If you later find you need the more expensive full version Product Key to use on another installation, you can move it by clicking "Change Key" at Control Panel>System to insert a less expensive Upgrade version key.