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Windows Vista to 7 Upgrade Question
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When I upgrade to Windows 7, what files on my laptop will be lost? Should I back them up on my desktop just in case?

I've heard that you don't lose any of your files and everything remains the same, but I just want to be sure.

Thanks if you can help!
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I'm pretty sure you don't lose any of them, but don't trust me.
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as far as I know you shouldn't lose any of your files but a backup is never a bad idea, its good to have even when you aren't doing something major just in case something like a hard drive crash ever happens
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a backup wouldnt hurt anything but windows 7 is barely differnt from vista so no you dont lose your files they will stay the same
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If you do an upgrade, no, I don't think you'll lose any files. If you do a complete fresh install, yes.
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i think you should back them up man
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You only lose the files if you do a custom install. If you do an upgrade install you will keep all your files. A backup never hurts. Things can sometimes go wrong. Better to be safe than sorry.
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it keeps your files, and puts them in a folder called windows.old

This is EVERYTHING you saved and used in vista.
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Best practice!!! Always do a backup before modifying your system. No exceptions!
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Best Option IMO : Upgrade to Windows 7 with a clean install , dont leave any Vista Remains on your pc , just backup the files you need to a removable drive and then do a custom install when it asks for it and delete all the partitions and format the drive and install
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