How do i switch OS? And which should i get?

CDdude55 · Dec 19, 2007, 06:24 PM

I want to switch from my Windows XP Home Edition 32-bit OEM OS, To Windows Vista 64-bit-OEM. But how do i do that? and Which should i get? the System builders?

CDdude55 · Dec 19, 2007, 11:10 PM

Bump..

sneekypeet · Dec 19, 2007, 11:12 PM

first you need to save any data you want to keep if you are using the same HDD, then go out and purchase the OS of your choosing and install it.

CDdude55 · Dec 19, 2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sneekypeet

first you need to save any data you want to keep if you are using the same HDD, then go out and purchase the OS of your choosing and install it.

What if you don't need any of the data? and do i need to reformat if i use the same HDD?

sneekypeet · Dec 19, 2007, 11:23 PM

I personally would get UBCD and write it to ISO and use the manufacturers HDD software to write it back to zeros. Then put in the windows CD and let it reformat the drive B4 it installs the new OS. It reformats a blank drive automatically!

CDdude55 · Dec 19, 2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sneekypeet

I personally would get UBCD and write it to ISO and use the manufacturers HDD software to write it back to zeros. Then put in the windows CD and let it reformat the drive B4 it installs the new OS. It reformats a blank drive automatically!

What if i just get a new HDD? Do i have to do anything special?

Dandel · Dec 19, 2007, 11:32 PM

no... just have the old one completely unplugged when you install initially, and set the old one up as slave, or on the last SATA channel.

AphexDreamer · Dec 19, 2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CDdude55

What if i just get a new HDD? Do i have to do anything special?

Nah man, you just need to format it(in which you lose all your Data) and then Install the OS. Might I add that Vista installs the fastes out of all the OS's during a clean install.

Oh and if you do get a new HD, there is somehting you have to do with the JUmpers on the HD, but the HD's manual can help you with that.

CDdude55 · Dec 19, 2007, 11:43 PM

Thanks all. I will just reformat and install new OS. But how do i reformat again?(forgot

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sneekypeet · Dec 19, 2007, 11:50 PM

If you dont want to write it all to zeros first, durring the install it will ask you to delete the old partition . Do so and install on the new partition when its done!

CDdude55 · Dec 19, 2007, 11:52 PM

So put disc in first to reformat?

AphexDreamer · Dec 19, 2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CDdude55

So put disc in first to reformat?

Yeah man, Just read throught it. Im not sure what OS you want to install, But its very simple just pop the disc in and with some reading skill and an IQ 70 or up you'll have your HD reformated and OS installed.

keakar · Dec 20, 2007, 12:25 AM

the reformat is all part of the windows install process so it is pretty much foolproof, put in cd, follow prompts as needed and your good to go. but save any files you need because it erases everything.

CDdude55 · Dec 20, 2007, 12:42 AM

You guys rock!!

thanks

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,004 (7.31/day) Thanks: 3,035 Thanked 5,487 Times in 3,950 Posts System Specs	first you need to save any data you want to keep if you are using the same HDD, then go out and purchase the OS of your choosing and install it.

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,004 (7.31/day) Thanks: 3,035 Thanked 5,487 Times in 3,950 Posts System Specs	I personally would get UBCD and write it to ISO and use the manufacturers HDD software to write it back to zeros. Then put in the windows CD and let it reformat the drive B4 it installs the new OS. It reformats a blank drive automatically!

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Dandel Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 102 (0.05/day) Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts System Specs	no... just have the old one completely unplugged when you install initially, and set the old one up as slave, or on the last SATA channel.

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CDdude55 Crazy 4 TPU!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 6,437 (3.00/day) Thanks: 3,511 Thanked 1,285 Times in 937 Posts System Specs	Thanks all. I will just reformat and install new OS. But how do i reformat again?(forgot) __________________ Currently playing: Team Fortress 2 (PC) "And remember if you didn't build it yourself, it's not really yours."

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sneekypeet Unpaid Babysitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19,004 (7.31/day) Thanks: 3,035 Thanked 5,487 Times in 3,950 Posts System Specs	If you dont want to write it all to zeros first, durring the install it will ask you to delete the old partition . Do so and install on the new partition when its done!

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