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11-21-2011, 02:01 PM
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Upgrading windows
Will upgrading Windows from XP pro to Windows 7 be a problem? I've heard that there were so many problems with previous upgrades that it wasn't worth it, it was better to just get a new computer. Is this still true?
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11-21-2011, 10:24 PM
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Other than the fact that you can't?
You can't do a straight upgrade, nor should you.
Windows XP to Vista to 7 is possible if you're persistent. However, if you do a straight XP to 7 upgrade, you will not be able to preserve your settings. You can upgrade your PC to run Windows 7. However, I recommend that you have at least 2GB RAM and a Core 2 Duo processor so you don't have a bad experience. |
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11-22-2011, 07:36 AM
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Thanks, MB
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11-22-2011, 07:38 AM
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I don't like Windows 7.
It could be that I'm not used to it but I started using Windows 3.1 so I'm used to changes. Is there any reason you want 7, Spexx? |
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11-22-2011, 07:53 AM
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The order entry software that I use has an upgrade available, which requires Vista or 7. I really don't want to. Imma try to delay as long as possible.
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11-23-2011, 10:45 AM
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From my debuts with MS-DOS 3.2 to my last computer running Windows 7 and even a brief incursion into Apple territory, I never upgraded an OS save to apply patches and service packs.
If my current computer cannot support the newer version: new PC. Otherwise, I backup everything, format the disk and make a fresh installation. Even better: buy and install a new disk for the installation and use the old one as an external.
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