Microsoft QGF00154, GLC00182 Appendix D, Installation Options for Upgrading Your PC to Windows

Appendix

Appendix D

Installation Options for Upgrading Your PC to Windows 7

Your upgrade option will vary depending on what operating system you are currently using.

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Upgrade FROM :

Upgrade Custom

Upgrade Custom

Upgrade

Custom Upgrade

Custom	Custom
Windows XP/Windows Vista®	Custom
Starter/32-bit to 64-bit

Custom

Installation

Upgrade

Installation

A custom installation enables dual boot or gives the option to replace your exist- ing operating system with Windows 7. Your programs, settings, and data will be removed. Back up all of your data and ensure you have your original program disks available before doing a custom installation.

An upgrade installs Windows 7 retaining all your programs, settings, and docu- ments after installation.

To upgrade an earlier operating system than Windows XP (for example, Windows 95 or Windows 2000) you will need to purchase a full license of Windows 7 and perform a custom installation.

In the EEA/EU (including Croatia and Switzerland) and Korea, Microsoft will ship Windows 7 editions that do not include certain features such as Windows Media Player, and related technologies such as Windows Media Center. Upgrading to these editions will require custom installation.

Upgrading Windows Vista from one language (such as English) to Windows 7 in a different language (such as French), requires custom installation.

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