If you are going for an upgrade installation from Windows Vista professional to Windows 7 professional, first consider following points.

.    The language should match the target Windows 7 language and you should certainly have about 9GB of free space for the installation.

.    The installation can only occur on the same partition that holds Windows Vista. In this upgrading, existing applications and user data will be automatically migrated to the new Windows 7 installation.

.    Clean installation would be requiring about 16GB for the installation process. Till the moment the user does not choose to repartition or format the current partition, Vista’s files from C:\WINDOWS will be preserved under C:\WINDOWS.OLD. This is something like an upgrading from XP to Vista.

Downloading procedure -

.    This is recommended for online downloading – Turn Internet connection. By doing this, your Windows 7 Upgrade will be able to use Internet access to receive updates during the installation and install the file. You can also use CD-Rom tray or double-click downloaded file. Now you need to put a 25-character code, which you got from your CD or online installation package.

.    Now click on “Install Now”, once the installation file opens. If your computer gets connected to the Internet, select “Get important updates for installation,” and download updates.

.    Now read the Windows 7 licensing information and select “I accept the license terms”. This will take you to the upgrade windows option.  Allow Windows 7 to install completely. Avoid power off during the process.

.    If your windows vista extra are lost during the process, you can download them separately.

Microsoft is providing many options for migrating to Windows 7 professional. But if you want a safe upgrade from windows Vista professional to Windows 7 professional, you must consider downloading Windows 7 upgrade adviser. This would help you in getting a safe upgrade of the operating system and stay connecting without any issue. Yes, if you are considering upgrade from windows vista to windows 7 professional, it is going to cost you some money.

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