[hospitaldoctor]

I just bought a brand new Dell Studio 450 Desktop last week. It came with Windows Vista 64bit Home Premium. I have the Windows 7 kit (CD) and I would like to install it into the computer. What do I do exactly?
I've heard of custom clean installation and regular upgrade installation... any preference?
I've heard that the clean installation should not be done by amateurs, because it requires a lot of technical skill. Does it matter which method I use to install Windows 7?
Thoughts? any feedback is greatly appreciated. Please let me know what to do exactly.
Thank you

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Clean install is always preferred method.
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[Broni]

Clean install is always preferred method.
Manual: http://pcsupport.abo...tall-part-1.htm

[hospitaldoctor]

I called Dell and they told me that the CDs I will be receiving can only be used with an Upgrade install and not clean install

[Broni]

There is a workaround available: http://www.winsupers...grade_media.asp

[hospitaldoctor]

which of the 3 methods do you recommend please? where can i find full in-depth steps for each of the methods? because i am not experienced and i do not fully know what to do for each method...
also, what programs/games/extras/etc. come with a windows 7 CD? where can i find a list?
thanks

Edited by hospitaldoctor, 29 November 2009 - 05:58 PM.

[Broni]

This is what I'd do.
I'm assuming, your Windows 7 DVD is also 64-bit, because you can't upgrade from 64-bit to 32-bit.
I'd try to upgrade first and if something doesn't work, THEN you can go for clean install.

[Broni]

BTW...I never checked my Windows 7 installation for games, so I'm not sure.

[hospitaldoctor]

You said clean is better... so why upgrade if clean install is better?
what do you mean if something doesnt work? what wouldnt work? for example?
why not try method 1 of the workaround?
yes its 64 bit upgrade
thanks

[Broni]

I gave you some options, but the final decision will be yours.
Whatever you try, no harm done.

[hospitaldoctor]

i respect and trust your decision
what do you think is best?
thanks

[Broni]

Personally, I always go for clean install.
I can't tell you, which workaround is the best, because I haven't tried any of them.
I installed 7 from full version DVD.

[hospitaldoctor]

what if i try the workaround and it doesnt work? is it risky?

[Broni]

No, not a t all. You won't break anything.

[hospitaldoctor]

so what should i do exactly if i want to follow method 1?

[Broni]

I believe, everything is said at my link.