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You won't lose anything as long as you have it backed up somewhere safe.
Don't back it up to the hard drive with the previous version of windows on it. Back it up to an external hard drive, the internet, a blank DVD or CD, or a memory stick.
If you don't copy your stuff to another storage device you will lose it
You will lose your settings though, so take note of them before you upgrade
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How likely are you to lose files when upgrading to Windows 8?
If you are upgrading to Windows 8 from an older Windows version like Vista or 7 you should not lose any files as Windows has developed the transition to be nice and smooth. If you are clearing off the OS completely and manually installing Windows 8 then it is recommended to have a backup of your files.
Is there a free version of Windows 8?
No, the only way to get it for free was upgrading it from 7 to 8, now you can't get it for free
How is Windows Media Player 9 different from the previous version?
Windows Media Player 9 has been upgraded from the previous version in visualizers, interface, playlist system, CD burning software and many other aspects.
What is the difference between windows live messenger and MSN Messenger 8.1?
Version 8.1 is windows live. Version 7 and previous ones were MSN Messenger.
If you are upgrading your operating system to Windows 7 you may not use the In-Place Upgrade Installation Option with?
If you are upgrading to Windows 7, you cannot use the In-Place Upgrade Installation Option with versions of Windows that are not directly compatible, such as Windows XP 32-bit to Windows 7 64-bit. Additionally, if you are upgrading from a non-Genuine version of Windows or certain editions like Windows Vista Starter, the In-Place Upgrade is not supported. It's important to ensure that your current operating system meets the upgrade path requirements for a successful upgrade.
The previous session of a CD can be mounted in Windows 98 through Mount Nero. How do you mount previous session of a CD in newer version of Windows?
You have to use newer versions of Nero, and you can do with your cds what you used in windows 98.
What is upgrade OS?
An operating system is the software that runs your machine such as windows / linux / mac. So if you were to upgrade it you are simply upgrading to a newer version
Is the free upgrade to Windows 10 64bit?
The free upgrade to Windows 10 typically refers to the upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, and it can include both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, depending on the version you are upgrading from. If you are running a 32-bit version of Windows 7 or 8.1, you will receive the 32-bit version of Windows 10; similarly, a 64-bit version will upgrade to 64-bit Windows 10. To take advantage of the 64-bit upgrade, your hardware must support it.
What is the difference between windows 1.0 and windows 2.0?
Being version 1.0, there was no previous version of Windows.
Is a Windows 7 upgrade better than the actual Windows 7?
The two are the same product. The upgrade requires a previous registered (e.g. legal) copy of Windows XP or Vista. The full version, which costs more, can be installed without needing to verify a previous version. Generally, the full version is needed for (new) computers being sold at retail, while the upgraded version is bought for computers which already have (legal/registered copies of) Windows XP or Vista installed.
Is vista xp a type of computer?
"Vista XP" is not a computer type. Vista and XP are both previous versions of the Windows operating system. The current version of Windows is Windows 8.1.
Does+anyone+know+what+the+price+will+be+for+Windows+7+when+it+comes+out%3F?
Depends on whether you are upgrading, or buying the full version. It also depends on what version you are buying. The cheapest way to get Windows 7 is buying the Home Premium Upgrade for $120. The good news is that the upgrade applies to both Vista and XP (all versions). The full version of Windows 7 Home Premium will be $200.
