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Any reasons NOT to go to Win 7?

post #1 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:14pm
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I'm currently in the process of backing up my computer and getting it ready to upgrade to Windows 7 32bit Ultimate from currently Vista Ultimate. Anything I should be aware of or need to do before doing the upgrade? Any reasons not to do it yet? Most reviews I've read have been positive but I'm wondering if I've missed anything.

Lastly, what tweaks or programs should I install once I get it running?

Thanks much!
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post #2 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:17pm
i wouldnt upgrade
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post #3 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:20pm
I would, but not as upgrade from vista via the win7 CD. But I would go for a clean install.
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post #4 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:20pm
by upgrade, i mean as apposed to clean install
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post #5 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:22pm
before you upgrade i suggest downloading video, audio, etc drivers for all your components, put them on a cd or thumb drive, and then upgrade.
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post #6 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:23pm
Do a fresh install fully wipe your vista hard drive, format it within ultimate install. Also use 64bit if you can.
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post #7 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:34pm
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Originally Posted by iriverdude View Post
Also use 64bit if you can.
Seconded.
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post #8 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:35pm
clean install - only go with 64-bit if you need access to more than 3GB of ram.
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post #9 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:35pm
you could, [as ive done], split the main hdd into two, put 7 on one partion, with vista left on the other, get 7 running and all ok [ie leave it a few weeks with vista still on, and if you are sure 7s right, delete the vista partion after moving files etc over

ive still got both

edt,

i have the option of 64 or 32, with 4gb ram, but because of compatibility, have stuck with 32
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post #10 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:51pm
Problem with that may have bootloader on vista partion. It's safer to have one OS per hard drive.
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post #11 of 36
11/22/09 at 3:55pm
oh, never thought of that, how can i tell?
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post #12 of 36
11/22/09 at 5:10pm
Lazerboy2000: definitely go with 7.

The only reason not to go with 64 bit is if you have an older CPU that does not support 64 bit instructions or you have less than 4 GB of RAM. If you meet both requirements, you really should go with 64 bit.
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post #13 of 36
11/22/09 at 5:16pm
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Originally Posted by roadtonowhere08 View Post
Lazerboy2000: definitely go with 7.

The only reason not to go with 64 bit is if you have an older CPU that does not support 64 bit instructions or you have less than 4 GB of RAM. If you meet both requirements, you really should go with 64 bit.
^ what about program compatibility? alot dont work with 7, thats why i didnt put the 64bit disc in
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post #14 of 36
11/22/09 at 5:21pm
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Originally Posted by Al4x View Post
^ what about program compatibility? alot dont work with 7, thats why i didnt put the 64bit disc in
Usually what works with Vista will work with 7. What programs specifically do you worry about?
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post #15 of 36
11/22/09 at 5:29pm
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^ what about program compatibility? alot dont work with 7, thats why i didnt put the 64bit disc in
Huh? I've yet to run into anything that didn't work. And 32-bit programs run on 64-bit installs; that's not a compatibility issue either.
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It's safer to have one OS per hard drive.
Why?

And the Vista->7 upgrade is surprisingly smooth and painless. I've done it 3 times without issue. Just be sure you run the Upgrade Advisor beforehand and do what it tells you to.
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