Full Version - Will I Have To Reinstall Everything ?
Oct 25, 2009
I've been running the evaluation copy of Windows 7 but now that I'm ready, I want to buy the ultimate full version. I know I'll need the full version, not the update. However, will I have to reinstall everything? Does it wipe my hard drive before I do it or will the download detect im running windows 7 already and just "update" me off of what i've already installed?
i guess the next question is what's the best way to back everything up (data and documents mainly).
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1) Do I need an upgrade version or a full version?
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I have read here over the past few months that just about every upgrade disc of Windows allows a clean version install from within an already running copy of Windows. Has anyone tried this yet with Windows 7?
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What if the unthinkable happens and I need to reformat my hard drive?
Q1: Will I be able to reinstall Windows 7 using the upgrade disc? Or do I have to reinstall XP, then perform the "upgrade" again?
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I like to do it. My question is if I bought the upgrade would I have to install Vista first everytime and then use the upgrade? Since I do frequent fresh installs I'm betting that the full version is the way for me to go.
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