Vista32 to Win7
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Greetings:
I have a faulting disk that needs replacement. I am considering replacing the disk with a SSD/HDD Seagate 750GB, 7500 RPM disk. I also want to install Win7/64 bit to replace the original Vista 32 bit OS. And upgrade the memory from 3 to 4 GB.
I am not computer savvy, but learning stuff. I see there are SSD disk install kits available to transfer the data from the old disk to the new disk. Not sure if these transfer kits can be used to install the new OS onto the new drive?
I have never done a OS install before, so big learning curve for me. But my Windows Upgrade Adviser Report tells me I need to do a "Custom Install" to get a Win 7/64 bit OS onto my Vista 32 bit computer.
Someone suggested a "Clean Install", I'm not sure what the difference is between a clean and custom install? I see there is a "How to do a Custom Install of Win 7", as well as a "How to do a Clean Install of Win 7", on this site. So I presume the custom install is the way I should go. So that's my initial question here, custom install?
If I can find a install kit that will transfer all my data over to the new OS and disk, that would be a plus. Kingston has a SSD install kit that makes the transfer process go more smoothly. But prefer a SSD/HDD disk for my computing needs. Or maybe use "Windows Easy Transfer".
I was going to put a "Hemi" in there, but don't think it will fit?
Any assistance, help, or replies appreciated. Thanks, Vista 32
I have a faulting disk that needs replacement. I am considering replacing the disk with a SSD/HDD Seagate 750GB, 7500 RPM disk. I also want to install Win7/64 bit to replace the original Vista 32 bit OS. And upgrade the memory from 3 to 4 GB.
I am not computer savvy, but learning stuff. I see there are SSD disk install kits available to transfer the data from the old disk to the new disk. Not sure if these transfer kits can be used to install the new OS onto the new drive?
I have never done a OS install before, so big learning curve for me. But my Windows Upgrade Adviser Report tells me I need to do a "Custom Install" to get a Win 7/64 bit OS onto my Vista 32 bit computer.
Someone suggested a "Clean Install", I'm not sure what the difference is between a clean and custom install? I see there is a "How to do a Custom Install of Win 7", as well as a "How to do a Clean Install of Win 7", on this site. So I presume the custom install is the way I should go. So that's my initial question here, custom install?
If I can find a install kit that will transfer all my data over to the new OS and disk, that would be a plus. Kingston has a SSD install kit that makes the transfer process go more smoothly. But prefer a SSD/HDD disk for my computing needs. Or maybe use "Windows Easy Transfer".
I was going to put a "Hemi" in there, but don't think it will fit?
Any assistance, help, or replies appreciated. Thanks, Vista 32
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