I would like to upgrade to this version of Windows, I'm currently using Vista. How can I retain my MS Office and other installed program in my laptop?
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I had the same "issue" and decided to install an updated version of office. At my office, I'm moving files onto a stand alone drive so that I don't lose any information and plan to transfer it when I reload "7". Safest thing I can come up with. Sorry, wish I could help more! DonDon
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From Vista (32 bit) you should be able to upgrade and everything will transfer over. Your system should meet all the minimum requirements for Win 7 if it was running Vista, check this page http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements to make sure. If you buy this and find it won't upgrade, you won't totally lose the value of buying Windows 7 as you can also do a 'clean' install that would require you to reinstall Office and others.However, you should backup your important files before you upgrade, just to be safe.
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When I upgraded the disk was cleaned, each of my programs had to be reinstalled.
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I would recommend that you copy all programs to an external drive or CD. Then you can copy them back to you laptop after you have upgraded to Windows 7.
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From Vista (32 bit) you should be able to upgrade and everything will transfer over. Your system should meet all the minimum requirements for Win 7 if it was running Vista, check this page http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements to make sure. If you buy this and find it won't upgrade, you won't totally lose the value of buying Windows 7 as you can also do a 'clean' install that would require you to reinstall Office and others. However, you should backup your important files before you upgrade, just to be safe.
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I used two programs from LapLink to do this. It worked just fine:www.laplink.com/index.php/individuals/pcmover-for-windows-8/image-assistant
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This product requires a "clean" install; you will have to re-install MS Office as well as all other programs.
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I have had great luck with clean installs and upgrading from 8 to 8.1 on my work computer. I installed this 8.1 on an brand new SSD and it's run great for me. I think this article implies you can transfer some of the library files from a previous Windows 7 installation, but won't be able to transfer programs, they will have to be reinstalled. Here's a good article: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-from-windows-7-tutorial
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You should be able to connect this drive and then redirect your download to this drive. You should be able to do this through the W7 download page or you could redirect your default download location through your browser. The bigger question to you will be whether you have enough room on your primary drive to do the upgrade. Another option would be to move most of your personal files from your original drive to this external drive freeing up space on your primary drive to download and upgrade Windows. Depends on what you want. Personally, I would at least use the external drive as a backup/copy for your personal files in case your upgrade goes badly.
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You should be able to upgrade that system. First you need to use windows vista upgrade advisor go to this address.http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=31870
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MS Office is pre-installed but you need to activate and costs you--also it has MS Windows 2010, but upgrades to MS Windows 2013. I did not get mine with OS CD. I am not sure if it upgrades to Windoe.
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Normally no. Without knowing any details of your hardware/software it is difficult to make a determination. Make sure your Vista is up to date, run the Microsoft compatibility check, turn off any AntiVirus/AntiMalware software, make a full backup of all your data, list your installed software and run the upgrade. Follow the prompts. It takes a while :)
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You will not be able to upgrade your current version of Windows. The product key resides in the BIOS which allows it to operate as a licensed machine. Any attempt to go to Microsoft for added features or upgrade will result in Microsoft asking for the product key which you will not be able to get. If you need it, the only way is to purchase another copy from Microsoft or potentially go through Samsung but I haven't tried that yet. Cheers.
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No. When I looked into upgrading to windows 8 that was one of the programs it listed as being non-compatible
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Yes it can upgrade it but no key. You enter your machines product number. Your machine has to have vista as original programming or the product key from the vista. Hope this helps. I have XP and this only upgrades vista to vista.
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there is the typical trial version of office if i am not wrong, but to get the full version you have to buy a key, pretty standard for new machines. I reccomend uninstalling the trial and installing any office you have handy (or buy) i did it with office 2007 and no problems so far.
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Hi Really depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation. If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine. The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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Microsoft doesn't offer a downgrade to 7. You would have to buy Windows 7 (which is pretty expensive), and install the new operating system from the disc. Most computers now come with Windows 8. Win8 isn't going anywhere, so I suggest forcing yourself to getting used to it or fork out the cash. Microsoft also offers a free upgrade to Windows 8.1.
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i was using windows vista 7 and it was working fine i upgraded to windows 8 and its still working fine, dont know if it was because I'd already downloaded it, but the only way to know is to try.
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HiReally depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation.If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine.The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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Hi Stuart. I used one of Laplink's 'PCMover' programs to upgrade from Vista to Win7; it worked really well and was simple to use.There is a PDF guide which you can download and print out; this takes you step by step through the upgrade process. Laplink's support team headed by Ray Pettit is excellent; you can chat online for help if needed. This link will advise you which program is most suitable : http://www.laplink.com/index.php/individuals/pcmover-for-windows-8/feature-overview Regards Bob.
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MS office was not loaded on. You can get it for another $99. Luckily I had access to 2010. I'm not happy with the computer since I've had it.
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The short answer is that it as if in only ever had windows 7 on it. The long answer is: It had vista on it, but I installed as a 'clean' install. I don't like 'upgrade' installations, so I always choose 'custom installation' when I get to the installation screen. You still keep your old files, it moves all the old data on the disc to a file called 'windows.old'.Hope that helps!