Upgrade from Vista to Windows 7?

[Shirley silver surfer]

Husband is nagging me to update his laptop to Windows 7 from Vista. Has anyone here done it yet? I'm still running XP on mine and therefore am not very familiar with Vista (thank goodness!). Any info would be much appreciated as OH thinks I am an expert on computers!:F

[Margaret N]

Shirley,

I have not seen Windows 7 yet but have been told by a friend that it is not as good as Vista. She told me that it no longer has Windows Mail not sure what is in it's place. Other than that she said the changes are cosmetic and so far has found it difficult to run various programmes etc.

Like all these things they are all about 'Buying and Selling'. I think XP was the best programme that they have ever sold. I now have Vista but not from choice, having said that I like using it.

My answer to your question is 'wait and see' the first issue is never the best.

[It_Is_I_Leclerc]

Hi

Here is a link to an article from the BBC, in it the reporter tries out the upgrade on 3 machines, it might give you some advise

BBC NEWS | Business | Windows 7: How to upgrade your computer

Regards

L

[dave pusey]

I've been running Windows 7 since August (just before it went on sale in the shops). It's a big improvement on Vista. Faster and more stable. Not had it crash once yet. The only problem I have encountered so far is that my microphone doesnt work in skype, but I think that is audio driver related and not Windows' fault.

Windows 7 has Windows Live Mail which is the same as the old Windows Mail in Vista.

[Suein10b]

Windows 7 is a doddle to use. Even easier than Vista which I had no problems with.
Easy and Very quick to install.
Have Fun

[dave pusey]

And unlike Vista, it is just as fast XP.

I am seriously considering putting it on my laptop too. Which never did work properly with vista dispite coming with it.

[Guest]

is it relatively easy to install ??? how hard is it to uninstall Vista???

[borobabs]

As anyone bought a cheaper program to do the update to change over to it at all , have priced on amazon ;;

[dave pusey]

is it relatively easy to install ??? how hard is it to uninstall Vista???

The Windows 7 installer will detect your existing Vista installation and will offer to upgrade it for you.

It wont do this with XP however.

[borobabs]

I have viista Dave do you have any idea how much it would cost ??

[Guest]

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Upgrade Edition for XP or Vista users (PC DVD): Amazon.co.uk: Software
thats good to know thanks Dave

[borobabs]

Yes had seen them Val so knew that price , thought maybe if you could do from comp with download would be cheaper ;;;

[Guest]

I dont think so Babs think you have to buy the upgrade?? but I could be wrong
Must say it looks good

[borobabs]

Yes I looked at it the 1st day it came out , would love to be changing comp with touchscreen , bedt they are expensive to buy ;;

[DLGimages]

While upgrading from vista to win7 will be of great relief ,you have to remember that there are still a few driver issues not as many as vista but you may also have software that won’t run on win7. If you have the money to invest in a software upgrade then win7 ultimate would be a wise investment and it has windows XP mode built in it.

Another word to the wise doen’t go looking on EBay for a cheaper version. There are so many dodgy dealers sending nicely packaged copies of win7 that are nothing more than a fancy coaster for your coffee mug !!!

[borobabs]

Oh thanks for that info , I liked XP better but must say get along fine with Vista now and no crips just not version 8 I went back to 7 but must say the new windows does look great ;;

[Christine in Portugal]

I got a new Sony Vaio laptop in August and have been able to get the upgrade direct from them, €25 for handling and packing charges.

It arrived yesterday so I am hoping to do it today, wish me luck.

[borobabs]

Oh thanks for that Christine minght contact acer and see is they do any deals like that

[Christine in Portugal]

Hi Babs,

With Sony it depends when you bought the computer and the model.

Only available on purchases after June.

Tried to do mine but have had problems. When DVD starts running it comes up Vista has stopped working.

Will need to email them I think to find out what's wrong.

[borobabs]

Oh had lappy for yr and main comp about 3 yrs ;;;oh well was worth a thought