Thank you for sharing your experience with upgrading from Windows Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 on your Acer 4420 Extensa laptop. It's great to hear that the transition went smoothly for you, especially after the initial challenge with finding a compatible graphics driver for the ATI Radeon graphics card.
It's not uncommon to face driver compatibility issues when upgrading older systems, but it's fantastic that you were able to resolve the graphics driver issue after running Windows Update.
Moving to a clean installation of Windows 7 64-bit and setting up a dual boot before transitioning entirely to the 64-bit version was a wise decision. Upgrading to a 64-bit operating system can provide better performance and support for modern applications that utilize more system resources efficiently.
Using tools like Ninite for reinstalling applications can significantly streamline the process, making it easier to set up your system with essential software quickly and efficiently. And it's great to hear that reinstallation of Adobe Creative Suite, Office, and your other applications went smoothly as well.
Thanks again for sharing your positive experience with the community! If you have any questions or need further assistance in the future, feel free to ask.