Windows users wondering if you’ll be able to pop in a shiny new Windows 7 disc, push the Install button, and watch as your computer is upgraded while leaving your data and programs in place, rejoice; Microsoft has released the official list of supported Windows 7 upgrade paths. Here are the highlights:
Windows XP and below users are out of luck. You must have Windows Vista SP1 or newer to upgrade to Windows 7.
You can’t upgrade to Windows 7 from Windows Vista Starter Edition.
If you’re upgrading from Windows Vista, you must upgrade to one of the standard Windows 7 SKUs (meaning you can’t upgrade to Windows N, Windows K, Windows KN, or Windows E.)
Windows Vista’s “Business” SKU is now called “Professional” in Windows 7. Don’t be alarmed when you can’t find Windows 7 “Business” on the shelves.
I’m a little surprised that moving from Windows XP isn’t a supported upgrade path, but aside from that, there’s nothing too terribly out of the ordinary here.
Hey, its a valid question, the only problem I see with that question is the missing question mark!! :)
Correct me if I am wrong. Must you not have a copy of the full version of your current operating system if you want to perform a clean install using an upgrade disk? So if current system is a 32 bit operating system then even a fresh install using 64-bit UPGRADE disk won't work. :)
Teggy:- These are less fancy identifiers for home, premuim, business and ultimate.
Must you not have a copy of the full version of your current operating system if you want to perform a clean install using an upgrade disk? So if current system is a 32 bit operating system then even a fresh install using 64-bit UPGRADE disk won't work. :)
Ok, now your statement is a little confusing. Your current OS is a full version (doesn't matter how you got it there), u don't need any copy as you don't want to upgrade to where it is right now.
I think the second part of that person's question states that a clean install would be a good idea but wanted to find out if the option of upgrade was available from where their PC is to where they want it to go.
