Hi.
Even if your Vista is not broken, I would encourage you to take the time
and complete the upgrade. You should have sighted assistance around just
in case you run into any problems. Fortunately, I have upgraded and even
reinstalled Windows 7 several times, all without sighted assistance.
However your mileage may vary depending on many factors, including
computer hardware.
First off, download and install the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor just so
you are prepared in case of any incompatibilities or extra steps you
need to take before, during or after the upgrade.
Next, ensure you do a clean install, rather than an in-place upgrade.
This will require backing up your files as the Vista installation will
be wiped off and replaced with a fresh install of Windows 7. Yes, I
appreciate you can do an in-place upgrade from Vista to 7, however you
may run into problems that could only be resolved with a clean install.
So might as well save the trouble and do a clean install anyway.
But on the whole I think you will enjoy Windows 7 and what it has to
offer. It feels and looks like Vista, but is certainly much more
responsive and stable compared to Vista. It even runs on "lower"
hardware. I stress lower as this is the first time in the history of
Windows that less powerful hardware will work on Windows 7.
Good luck with the upgrade. Please take your time. Please get back to us
if you need further help or you have further questions.
Many thanks.
From Chris H in Derbyshire
On 10/09/2010 19:07, Candy Lowe wrote:
Hello everyone,
I know that this is an old question, but I am just now getting around to
upgrading my windows vista home premium to windows 7.
I got a free upgrade when I bought the Toshiba lap top, but I take care of my
elderly parents, and they have both been sick, and I haven't had time.
Is this going to be a big deal? Should I leave it alone or is it worth it? My
husband is sighted and can help me, but things aren't broken, and I don't know
if I should try to fix them, if you know what I mean.
Will I need sighted assistance? Will I have to re-install all of my programs?
I am so sorry that I am bringing this subject up, but I wasn't able to take
part in these discussions when they were first going on.
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