If I want to upgrade my Windows XP to Windows Vista, will I lose my Windows XP's data as the cause of the update. Thank you for the answers.
2007-01-25 18:56:24 · 6 answers · asked by CeN 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
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2007-01-25 19:04:00 · answer #1 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, CeN,
- Upgrading to Vista from XP will very probably NOT erase your existing data.... the upgrade will only revamp the scheme, add the new applications and upgrade the management of the whole system (memory allocation, ports management, Drives, etc).
- HOWEVER, I strongly suggest you to back up all important data on a separate drive before inserting your new Vista CD; it might be lengthy and no fun, but believe me you could have very bad surprises (if for instance the 1st attempt to upgrade fails, and you need several reboot to complete the upgrade, you will most probably lose your data..).
This can be done on blank CDs or DVDs, your Video iPod, etc.
Finally I do not know what is your expertise in IT, maybe you have already decided to upgrade and like the new Vista features, in which case ignore the following; but for having beta tested Vista, I advise you to keep running your XP until it totally "wears out", mainly because Vista will be extremely EXPENSIVE for very little new / improved features; the only good reason is if you are a hardcore 3D gamer and need DirectX 10 support.
Otherwise save your money, keep your data secured, and upgrade to a MAC with OSX Leopard as soon as you can: no viruses, super stable, cheap software, user friendly, and 'Time Machine' will allow you to retrieve anything you deleted recently, a major breakthrough.
Cheers
2007-01-25 20:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Pierre S 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dear CeN,
I know that upgrading from Windows 2000 to Windows XP will not lose datas on computer.
I think the same is in this case(from XP to Vista).
But can I advice not to be in a harry to get Vista, therefore no one knows what kind of problems brings Vista.
Best regards.
2007-01-25 19:13:13 · answer #3 · answered by haikton 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As pronounced, in abode windows, insert the CD and it would autorun and you shop on with the learning. section word: particular variations of XP require particular version of Vista to replace with. section word: If the improve cd key has already been used, upgrading won't artwork until eventually you have yet another key.
2016-09-28 00:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For an update you will not lose any of your data, its only the system files that will change or updated. Even if you choose for a clean install the data will not be lost unless you format your drive.
2007-01-25 19:13:05 · answer #5 · answered by Aladdin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check requirements for Vista, they are more than XP.
2007-01-25 19:05:29 · answer #6 · answered by bestbet77 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋