subject: How You Can Migrate From Windows Vista To Windows 7? [print this page] Earlier whenever Microsoft came up with a new version of its Windows operating system, most users automatically upgraded. Windows 7 is the latest operating system from Microsoft. It had a high profile launch. If you are using Windows vista you would definitely want to upgrade to Windows 7. People used to upgrade as soon as a new operating system came along. The reason was tangible and great improvements in security, speed and introduction of new features among other things. You can upgrade from vista home premium to Windows 7 home premium.
Migration can be done using two methods. The first method is without using any product key. If you have a non-HP or non-HB windows 7 DVD media then you can copy the installation file to hard disk. Then remove or modify ei.cfg file to select the installing edition of Windows 7. However if you have an ISO image software then you can use Windows 7 ISO image edition switcher or ei.cfg removal utility. By this all Windows 7 editions would be available for selection during setup.
Let us look at the second method. Boot and log on Windows 7 desktop after in place upgrade of Windows 7. By this windows anytime upgrade would run which is authenticated to the user who bought WAU license pack.
The upgrade time is nearly ten minutes. For upgrading you can use either product key from retail channel or OEMSLP. Incidentally, both are accepted.
An important question is whether you should upgrade to Windows 7 immediately or wait for some time. Windows Vista has many drawbacks. It would be a good idea to upgrade your operating system to Windows 7. Vista devours resources and is slow and unstable. Also it offers cosmetic upgrades over previous Microsoft operating systems. Windows 7 is faster than Vista. It takes up lesser disk space. It runs efficiently on computers with slower processors. For people using laptops Windows 7 offers longer battery life. Windows 7 has superior password protection and data encryption of files.
Check whether your computer is compatible with Windows 7 by using Windows 7 upgrade advisor. Insert Windows 7 DVD drive. Select install. Instantly a screen will show up. Search for the setup.exe file in the DVD and run it. You will be given two choices online compatibility check and install now. But you have already checked for compatibility. Select install now. Next you will be asked to select 'latest updates for installation'. If you have the latest updates dont bother about this step. Go to the next step.
The license agreement will be displayed. You have the option of accepting or declining it. Select accept. The next step has two choices custom and upgrade. As we are upgrading from Windows Vista select upgrade. Users who are installing an operating system for the first time should select custom.
Upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 is a relatively simple process. Anyone with a basic knowledge of computers can perform it. But if you find it difficult do contact a qualified computer professional for help.
