[triadtechtalk] Re: New Computer/ Win7 Upgrade
- From: armando barreiro <armandobarreiro@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 8 Dec 2009 19:33:04 -0800 (PST)
I have Vista and 7, though not a dual boot. Let me explain what I did to keep
both versions of Windows.
My PC came with Vista Home Premium pre-installed, with a recovery partition in
the HDD supplied with the machine. I was able to build a set of 3 DVD disks
forev the re-installation of the system that would allow me to reverl the
system to the original factory configuration into a new hard disk drive should
ever the original drive crap out, and you all know it can happen.
I later ordered a Windows 7 Home Premium upgrade edition from Amazon when it
first went on sale with the pre-release discount.
I eventually bought a 1TB Hitachi SATA HDD from Amazon for $69 US when it too
was on sale, I should've bought two when I had the chance, and installed that
along with another Seagate 1TB SATA that I bought later from NewEgg for $89.
When I received the Windows 7 upgrade package I removed the original drive that
came with the computer and I used the restoration discs that I had created and
installed Vista in the 1TB Seagate drive. I then upgraded that installation of
Vista to Windows 7 and then I reinstalled the original Vista drive in the
computer. I can now use the computer's boot options to choose which drive to
boot, as such I can boot either into Vista or Windows 7. I also installed
Mandriva into a 4GB USB jump drive and I can also boot into Linux that way.
There is a convoluted way of installing Windows 7 from an upgrade package(*),
BTW.
The problem with the installation of Windows 7 by the use of an upgrade package
is that you will lose Vista unless you take steps to keep both versions of
Windows.
Maybe the above will help someone. Hey, I boot into Vista more often than I do
into 7.
(*) "Clean install windows 7 with upgrade media"
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_install_upgrade_media.asp
--- On Tue, 12/8/09, brian <brian99@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: brian <brian99@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [triadtechtalk] Re: New Computer/ Win7 Upgrade
To: triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 5:30 PM
Bodi,
I just discovered a wonderful Microsoft site that has loads of information
about the Win7 upgrade process.
It is the site I used to ordered my copy of Win7 and to use to check the status
of my order.
https://ebiz3.mentormediacorp.com/Query/%28S%285tfhog55oud4qm55xaasftbk%29%29/faqs.aspx
I is also provides a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section in the middle of
the test section.
There are three expandable sections under these headings:
General
Order, Billing and Shipment
Upgrade Kit and Technical Support
For example, open General and you will see headings like these:
What is the purpose of the Windows 7 Upgrade Program?
How do I know if I am qualified for the Windows 7 Upgrade Program?
Which edition of Microsoft Windows Vista is eligible to upgrade to Windows 7?
What is the cost for the upgrade?
Then if you open, How do I know if I am qualified for the Windows 7 Upgrade
Program?
You will see this:
Which edition of Microsoft Windows Vista is eligible to upgrade to Windows 7?
The eligible upgrade paths from Windows Vista to Windows 7: (1) Windows
Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium (2) Windows Vista
Business to Windows 7 Professional (3) Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7
Ultimate
Take a look there it has a lot of information based on the questions every day
people had about the process.
This should answer a lot of and questions you have.
BRIAN
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