Upgrading from Xp...

[JOK3R]

If I install Windows Vista over Windows XP Professional, will I lose my
documents and installed programs?

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Well, with BETA software there is always a risk, thats why it is important
you back up any vital data before testing pre-released software, especially
in upgrade scenarios.

 

[JOK3R]

Well, with BETA software there is always a risk, thats why it is important
you back up any vital data before testing pre-released software,
especially in upgrade scenarios.

Thank you so much.
A backup is implied, of course.

 

[Zack Whittaker]

Make sure you read the Backup section of the release notes - very important
as I think if you upgrade from XP, it loses a lot of stuff - can't remember
exactly, but the link to the DOC is on www.msblog.org... near the top P

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[JOK3R]

Make sure you read the Backup section of the release notes - very
important as I think if you upgrade from XP, it loses a lot of stuff -
can't remember > exactly, but the link to the DOC is on www.msblog.org...
near the top P

Ok. I'll read this as soon as possible.

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Here is the "actual" link to the release notes:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...5d-d72c-478c-ab10-c733a69c0200&DisplayLang=en

 

[JOK3R]

Here is the "actual" link to the release notes:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...5d-d72c-478c-ab10-c733a69c0200&DisplayLang=en

Thank you. Very useful.
I'll not use External Hard Disks for backup...

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Well, if you are backing up from XP, it shouldn't be a problem, just don't
do the restoration in Vista.