Stephen Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 I just got the Windows 7 upgrade package for my laptop, which currently has Vista. The package consists of the Upgrade Assisant DVD (which has the drivers and applications) and the Vista to Windows 7 upgrade dvd. The directions from Dell are to start with the Upgrade Assistant, and then use the upgrade dvd. Would it be better to use the upgrade dvd and do a clean install rather than an upgrade? Is that possible with the Dell media? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted November 10, 2009 Moderators Share Posted November 10, 2009 If I understand what you are wanting to do, Microsoft has said that you should not use an upgrade disc to do a clean (custom) install http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/10/29/wi..._clean_install/ Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted November 10, 2009 Moderators Share Posted November 10, 2009 Clean installs are always best. You get the best results since your not left with stuff from the old OS to conflict with the new one. You can do a clean install with the upgrade, here is how: http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_ins...grade_media.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 You can do a clean install with the upgrade, here is how:http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/clean_ins...grade_media.asp Good link rridgely! ... Bookmarked for future reference. I'd be interested in hearing how people get on with this method Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators rridgely Posted November 10, 2009 Moderators Share Posted November 10, 2009 It works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share Posted November 10, 2009 It works. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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