Windows 7: To manage the change from Vista and XP

Do you want Windows XP or Vista to get rid of? But from what versions to upgrade is possible, when do a clean installation ago, how to secure the personal data? COMPUTER IMAGE will help with the transition.

Many had moved the computer purchase to buy at the launch of Windows 7, a computer along with the new operating system from Microsoft - even before the start of sales put at your complete systems manufacturer coupons for a smooth upgrade to Windows 7. But a majority still has a working PC that runs Windows XP or the Vista versions.

To switch to Windows 7

Bad for XP users: A time-saving upgrade to Microsoft's new operating system is not provided - you must apply Windows 7 fresh. Vista owners are possibly a new installation and around-consuming data backup, because Microsoft provides an upgrade to Windows 7 Again, however, to consider the various versions - in the following table shows COMPUTER when upgrading works.

Upgrade or clean install? It's that easy!

No matter where you want to switch to Windows 7 - in the table you see at a glance whether an upgrade is possible or Windows 7 needs to be reinstalled. Click on the appropriate box for you to call the appropriate counselor.

Windows in 32 or 64 bit?

Note: A 32 - or 64-bit version of Vista can only update each on a Windows 7 with the same bit number. The main 64-bit Advantage: The 64-bit version can use more than three gigabytes of RAM under Windows - but only if your computer is actually 64-bit-ready! Whether this is the case, remove the manual of the PC or ask for it from the manufacturer.

If you are unsure whether you work with Windows 32 or 64 bit, helping the key combination Windows + break: In the system information can be obtained an indication of the version. You can find the version information via the Control Panel: Click the mouse on the Start menu, Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click System.

Important: Create backup of personal data

Whether you upgrade or reinstall - you must protect yourself against data loss. Personal documents and photographs are difficult or impossible to recover if you forget the backup. Browse carefully before changing your PC for personal content and save it to an external hard drive. With Paragon Partition Manager, you create a complete disk image. They specifically want to ensure your Mozilla Firefox and later set up on the new system? The free program MozBackup complete this task reliably.