Windows Upgrade Paths

Question 1

Why Upgrade

Answer 1

• Upgrade vs install
  
  • Upgrade - keep all files
  • Install - Start over
• Maintain Consistency
• Upgrades save hours of time
• Seamless & fast
  
  • Run from DVD-ROM or USB flash

Question 2

Upgrade Methods

Answer 2

• In place
  
  • Upgrade the existing OS
  • Keep all application, documents & settings
  • Start the setup from inside the existing OS
• Clean install
  
  • Wipe & reload
  • Backup files
  • Start the setup by booting from installation media

Question 3

Before you install

Answer 3

• Windows upgrade advisor (runs during install)
• Make sure current OS is up to date
• Uninstall & delete unused files & applications
• Disable anti-virus , firewall & other automatic processes
• Backup , backup , backup