If I upgrade to Windows 7 will it delete everything on my computer?
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@BambooPanda13 (867)
United States
July 31, 2010 11:35pm CST
If I upgrade to Windows 7 will it delete everything on my computer? Do I need to back up all of my programs and files? Any help with this will be great because I am not finding much from Googling it.
In your opinion is it better than vista? I have vista right now and have had it for a year, so I am now used to it. Plus I have everything the way I want it on my computer and feeling like upgrading it and taking everything off I will have to reload everything and get "settled in" again.
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@BambooPanda13 (867)
• United States
1 Aug 10
Hi thank you. I have no idea was formatting even is. So if anyone could let me in on that. If it is too complicated I am just going to keep Vista. By the time this laptop gives out on me there will be another windows program to get anyway and I'll just buy a new laptop with it already included on there so I won't have to deal with upgrading lol.
@BambooPanda13 (867)
• United States
1 Aug 10
Hi thank you. I have no idea was formatting even is. So if anyone could let me in on that. If it is too complicated I am just going to keep Vista. By the time this laptop gives out on me there will be another windows program to get anyway and I'll just buy a new laptop with it already included on there so I won't have to deal with upgrading lol.
@helpneobux (53)
• Philippines
2 Aug 10
It's better to do a fresh install of a new OS on your computer. But before you do that, back up your files first in all your drives before installing windows 7. For me, I prefer using 7 because I find it much easier to use than vista.
@hora_fugit (5862)
• India
1 Aug 10
I see you got your answer. Someone has even described how to upgrade it through your OS, and that's the best way I think. My only advice is that taking back up is better than losing everything by accident.
Being settled is quite dangerous. My sister devoted her time for this thing and suddenly her OS crashed. It leaves a bitter taste if you were not ready for the change you are forced to make.
And yes, it's far better than vista. You are a vista user, so I won't say much but I liked XP better. And whatever these both OS' lacked in comparison to each other is cared for in W7. Go for it, genuine.
@kirrugadu (114)
• India
1 Aug 10
i dont think if it will delete all files from old Operating system,
actually iam using Windows XP and i've installed Windows Vista without uninstalling XP, No files were deleted and its showing an boot option to choose the Operating system while Switching on my PC...
as i asked my friends, they replied that it happend coz windows XP has dual boot system in it...
@gabrielllla (3)
• China
2 Aug 10
resetting the system will delete the files in your system disk, but it seems to be okay for your files in other disks. you had better have your files backuped in advance.
@cursoralbert99 (412)
• Malaysia
1 Aug 10
Upgrading Operating Systems, from Windows Vista to Windows 7 won't delete everything on your computer. It's best to install Windows 7 by formatting your computer and install it from zero. Upgrading will trouble you in the future when happen to be some problems to your computer. By the way, before formatting your computer, make sure you keep all important files you wanted to keep. Most people don't recommend upgrading.
