I ahve Windows Vista Ultimate

[Octavio]

My computer thing from Windows is telling me that it is OK to install
Windows 7, let mea ask, it is really necessary that I backup my files before
I install W7? I am not very computer savvy, and I wonder if all I need to
do is install the CDs and just do the update without the backup?

My computer is Vista 32 now, I assume that it will automatically stay in 32
bits or it will automatically go to 64?

Please advise.

 

[Ken Blake]

On Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:44:05 -0400, "Octavio" <inquirer@inquirer.com>
wrote:

> My computer thing from Windows


Sorry, I have no idea what you mean by "my computer thing from
Windows." Please explain.


> is telling me that it is OK to install
> Windows 7, let mea ask, it is really necessary that I backup my files before
> I install W7?



Necessary? It's not a matter of necessity, it's a matter of prudence.
It's always prudent to make a backup to external media before you take
any big step. Although it shouldn't be necessary, things *can* go
wrong.

Moreover, your question suggests that you don't do regular backups. If
you don't, you are playing with fire. It's not a matter of *whether*
you will lose your files, it's a matter of *when* you will lose them.

You might want to read this article on backup I've written: "Back Up
Your Computer Regularly and Reliably" at
http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=314



> I am not very computer savvy, and I wonder if all I need to
> do is install the CDs and just do the update without the backup?



Can you? Yes. Should you? No.


> My computer is Vista 32 now, I assume that it will automatically stay in 32
> bits or it will automatically go to 64?


It's not a matter of doing either automatically. If you want to do an
upgrade from 32-bit Vista to Windows 7, your only choice is to upgrade
to 32-bit Windows 7. If you want to go to 64-bit Windows 7, you have
to do a clean installation.

 

[Tony]

Like swapping horseshit for dogshit, both operating systems are worst than
atrocious. Go back to XP or join the fucks who use Linux.

Octavio wrote:

> My computer thing from Windows is telling me that it is OK to install
> Windows 7, let mea ask, it is really necessary that I backup my files before
> I install W7? I am not very computer savvy, and I wonder if all I need to
> do is install the CDs and just do the update without the backup?
>
> My computer is Vista 32 now, I assume that it will automatically stay in 32
> bits or it will automatically go to 64?
>
> Please advise.

--
The Grandmaster of the CyberFROG

Come get your ticket to CyberFROG city

Nay, Art thou decideth playeth ye simpleton games. *Some* of us know proper
manners

Very few. I used to take calls from *rank* noobs but got fired the first day on
the job for potty mouth,

Hamster isn't a newsreader it's a mistake!

El-Gonzo Jackson FROGS both me and Chuckcar

Master Juba was a black man imitating a white man imitating a black man

Using my technical prowess and computer abilities to answer questions beyond the
realm of understandability

Regards Tony... Making usenet better for everyone everyday

 

[ray]

On Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:44:05 -0400, Octavio wrote:

> My computer thing from Windows is telling me that it is OK to install
> Windows 7, let mea ask, it is really necessary that I backup my files
> before I install W7? I am not very computer savvy, and I wonder if all
> I need to do is install the CDs and just do the update without the
> backup?
>
> My computer is Vista 32 now, I assume that it will automatically stay in
> 32 bits or it will automatically go to 64?
>
> Please advise.

It's not really necessary to backup your data. But there is always a very
real chance of losing it if you don't. The power could fail in the middle
of the upgrade - or any number of things. Backing up 'irreplaceable data'
is a prudent thing to do.

I'm no expert, but it's my understanding that you can't do an upgrade
from 32 to 64 bits.

 

[Frank]

tony is a moron!

On 7/10/2010 12:19 PM, Tony wrote:
> Like swapping horseshit for dogshit, both operating systems are worst than
> atrocious. Go back to XP or join the fucks who use Linux.

<--deleted this assholes diatribe as a public service-->

So you've never used W 7 huh?
Then best you just STFU asshole!

 

[Guest]

Re: tony is a moron!

HOW IS YOUR VAGINA DOING FRANK?

 

[Guest]

BETTER TAKE IT ONE STEP FURTHER AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WINDOWS VISTA
RESTORE DISK JUST IN CASE THE WINDOWS 7 DVD FAILS 2 INSTALL!

P.S. WINDOWS 7 IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN DVD FORMAT, JUST FYI! YOU WILL NEED 2
HAVE A DVD BURNER IF YOU DECIDE 2 PURCHASE IT AS A DOWNLOAD!

 

[Guest]

P.S. UPGRADING FROM 32 BIT 2 64 BIT WINDOWS REQUIRES A WINDOWS 7 BOOTABLE
DVD AND A CLEAN INSTALL AT POST, JUST FYI!

 

[Trimble Bracegirdle]

Octavio: To have 64 Bit your computer needs to have a 64 Bit Processor
such as Intel Core 2 Due or Quad Core.
If you have a Pentium 4 or older its 32Bit & will only work with 32Bit
Windows.

I don't know enough about the AMD CPU's to list which are 64 & which 32 bit.

You will have a lot less problems with hardware & programs you already have
working OK with 32 bit than with 64.
There are no really big advantages in 64 bit for most people ...
its not like its the 'Next Best Thing' we have to have. Think about this
carefully.
Why do you want to change from your VISTA ??? I mean its still OK ...you
don't have to
get Windows 7 ...It will not seem like any big difference .
@@@ Mouse@@@

 

[Tony]

Re: tony is a moron!

I do test in my off time so i have used the GD thing. I quickly formatted my
hard drive to get rid of it after it asked me all stupid questions. I just want
an operating system not play teacher with question and answer periods. The warez
sites can only do so much to improve winodws 7 but still it's a hunk a shit even
modified.

Frank wrote:

> On 7/10/2010 12:19 PM, Tony wrote:
> > Like swapping horseshit for dogshit, both operating systems are worst than
> > atrocious. Go back to XP or join the fucks who use Linux.
>
> <--deleted this assholes diatribe as a public service-->
>
> So you've never used W 7 huh?
> Then best you just STFU asshole!

--
The Grandmaster of the CyberFROG

Come get your ticket to CyberFROG city

Nay, Art thou decideth playeth ye simpleton games. *Some* of us know proper
manners

Very few. I used to take calls from *rank* noobs but got fired the first day on
the job for potty mouth,

Hamster isn't a newsreader it's a mistake!

El-Gonzo Jackson FROGS both me and Chuckcar

Master Juba was a black man imitating a white man imitating a black man

Using my technical prowess and computer abilities to answer questions beyond the
realm of understandability

Regards Tony... Making usenet better for everyone everyday

 

[Frank]

Re: tony is a moron!

On 7/10/2010 10:12 PM, Tony wrote:
> I do test in my off time so i have used the GD thing. I quickly formatted my
> hard drive to get rid of it after it asked me all stupid questions. I just want
> an operating system not play teacher with question and answer periods. The warez
> sites can only do so much to improve winodws 7 but still it's a hunk a shit even
> modified.

You have no idea what you're talking about.
Best you stick with XP, get lost and STFU.
>
> Frank wrote:
>
>> On 7/10/2010 12:19 PM, Tony wrote:
>>> Like swapping horseshit for dogshit, both operating systems are worst than
>>> atrocious. Go back to XP or join the fucks who use Linux.
>>
>> <--deleted this assholes diatribe as a public service-->
>>
>> So you've never used W 7 huh?
>> Then best you just STFU asshole!
>
> --
> The Grandmaster of the CyberFROG
>
> Come get your ticket to CyberFROG city
>
> Nay, Art thou decideth playeth ye simpleton games. *Some* of us know proper
> manners
>
> Very few. I used to take calls from *rank* noobs but got fired the first day on
> the job for potty mouth,
>
> Hamster isn't a newsreader it's a mistake!
>
> El-Gonzo Jackson FROGS both me and Chuckcar
>
> Master Juba was a black man imitating a white man imitating a black man
>
> Using my technical prowess and computer abilities to answer questions beyond the
> realm of understandability
>
> Regards Tony... Making usenet better for everyone everyday
>
>