Upgrade From Vista To W7 With Different Language
I have notebook with Vista Business English version and I would like to upgrade to W7 Professional German or Ultimate German version. I must buy FPP version. (computer is not qualified in the Windows 7 Upgrade Option Program) Question is if is possible to upgrade from Vista Business English to W7 where i can keep my files and settings or must I choose the custom option and I will lost all my settings and files please?
View Replies (Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:40 AM)
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