Difference Between Upgrade And Custom Installation Regarding System Performance?
I have brand new notebook with Vista Business (only OS and some drivers factory installed) and I would like to upgrade to Windows7 Ultimate. Is there any difference between upgrade and custom instalation regarding system performance? In which case would be notebook faster?
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