Windows 7

Discussion in 'Software' started by ozone141090, Oct 23, 2010.

  1. ozone141090

    ozone141090 Private E-2

    My sytem currently has windows xp service pack 3.If i format my c (system) drive and load windows 7. Will other drives be affected? and does windows 7 need more space as compared to xp.?

    Reply asap plz..thnx..!!
     
    ozone141090, Oct 23, 2010
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    Yes Windows 7 will need more space than that of a vanilla install of XP, what space do you have on your main C: drive? Need around 18GB ish, for a install of Windows 7 x64 and all current updates, as a rule of thumb.

    Is your PC compatible with Windows 7? do you know if your hardware has Windows 7 drivers available if your are using 32bit or 64bit version it makes a difference.

    Do run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor HERE first to check out your PC and see what issues you may face.

    Other drives if you have multiple should not be affected but when installing Windows 7 do make sure you format or choose the correct drive first, and if the other drives are standalone drives and not partitions of the main C: drive then unplug them to be safe until the install is over.
     
    DavidGP, Oct 23, 2010
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  3. ozone141090

    ozone141090 Private E-2

    hey thanks a lot.. i have found dt i hf some serious space issues..i have many heavy softwares like studio..i think i need to re-partition for that or increase d hard disk..

    n thnx 4 ur guidance.. :)
     
    ozone141090, Oct 23, 2010
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