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If I install Vista on my XP computer will it erase all my files or just transfer them to Vista?

September 18th, 2009

Posted by: admin

I have a computer running Windows XP and I want 2 install Vista on it, but I have a lot of files I don’t want 2 lose. Does XP transfer the files up 2 Vista even if i install Vista on the same partition?

By: Peachpie9

Tags: Erase Files, Vista, Windows Xp

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3 Responses to “If I install Vista on my XP computer will it erase all my files or just transfer them to Vista?”

1. XenonVector Says:
   September 19th, 2009 at 12:09

   If your files are on the same partition as your operating system then they will be lost when you install Vista. Back them up on a portable hard drive.

2. Bob J Says:
   September 22nd, 2009 at 18:38

   yes, but you must perform an upgrade option instead of a full installation. and as always, make back ups of your important documents / files before starting any upgrade procedure

3. bk7794 Says:
   September 25th, 2009 at 18:06

   if you have the upgrade it will but you should have a backup of the data anyway

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