How to Upgrade From Windows Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Professional
You can directly upgrade your Windows Vista Ultimate operating system to Windows 7, as long as the operating systems are both 32-bit or 64-bit. The upgrade process installs Windows 7 on top of your current installation. Your documents are left untouched, while the system files are upgraded to Windows 7. Generally your programs should work without needing to reinstall them as well, but some compatibility issues may arise due to the change in operating systems.
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Instructions
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Put your Windows 7 upgrade disc in your computer and wait for it to auto-run. Click "Install Now." If you are uncertain as to whether your computer hardware is completely compatible with Windows 7, click "Check compatibility online" to double-check.
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Click "Go online to get the latest updates for installation (recommended)." Check the license terms box and click "Next."
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Select "Upgrade." The Windows 7 installer will show you the progress throughout each of these steps. Enter a username and password when prompted and click "Next." Look at the Windows 7 disc packaging to get the product key and enter it on the next window. Click "Next."
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Change any of the date settings if the defaults are not right. Click "Next." Choose the type of network, Home, Work or Public, that this computer is on. Click "Next." Your computer now loads into Windows 7.
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