I plan on upgrading right away on it's release. Here's my question: Will all of my programs and applications remain and be ready to go once the upgrade is complete?
Also, Windows 7 will just remove all of Vista and overwrite the information, right? I have no interest in having the 60GB or whatever the size of Vista is sitting unused.
depends on what OS you have now and where you live. If you live in the UK or have windows XP you have to do a Clean install leaving you without your programs. If you have vista then you will be able to do a upgrade keeping all of your files. Altho Myself and all of microsoft will tell you to do a clean install.
I live in Kentucky, I have Vista Home Premium 64-bit. I'm not opposed to doing a clean install, but here's my problem that I failed to explain previously; I bought the OS only a few weeks ago, and it came with an upgrade coupon. It only works if I already have the OS installed, and it won't work as a clean install.
according to microsoft, you must upgrade to the home prem 64 bit version
here is an article and the chart. the article helps alot, the chart is a little confusing
spada05, see my previous thread on Windows 7 Upgrade Paths which should answer most questions. To check the programs that you have for compatibility, run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor under Vista now, or anytime before the actual upgrade.
From the chart(s) that are shown, you can only do an in-place upgrade to the Home Premium or Ultimate editions of Windows 7 64-bit. For all other paths, you would have to do a clean install.
@cobija, it is not a "must" upgrade, and it is not just Home Premium that is available to the OP. It just goes to show how confusing the chart is.
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