No more clean installs for upgrading to Vista?

[beanman101283]

I just read this blog post by one of the Windows Vista developers, and he claims that doing a clean install when upgrading will no longer be necessary because of how the setup works. I know most people here always do a clean install when upgrading, myself included. Has anybody tried doing an update install with Vista instead of a clean install? This could make life a lot easier for people moving to the OS if you don't have to worry about junk leftover from the previous one.

 

[Pulaski]

Well, if this blog is right and if it really works that way, then great. I have RC1 running and I clicked on the "upgrade" option during install. There was an "reformat" option there as well if I remember correctly. The point is: RC1 after "upgrade" install is running fine.

The only issue I had was with BSOD after installing 3 versions of virus scanners none of which worked.

 

[PopeKevinI]

As I understand it, some people are running into issues with upgrades, but for the most part it's a pretty reliable and useful install. imo, it's one of the biggest and most underrated improvements in Vista.

 

[digital_exhaust]

imo, it's one of the biggest and most underrated improvements in Vista.

Yeah, if it works it's going to be a big deal for alot of us, I would think. Sure will make life alot easier.

 

[BIGDADDY51]

One thing I'd suggest before trying an upgrade, is to remove any antispware/anti virus programs you have . Vista isn't gonna place nice with any of the older software not for Vista. Running Upgrade advisor is probably a good idea too.

 

[Adionik]

Yeah, if it works it's going to be a big deal for alot of us, I would think. Sure will make life alot easier.

Am I the only one that likes the feel of a fresh install? How snappy everything is for the first hour or so?

 

[JindaZ]

yea im in the process of a fresh install... if the upgrade works then great.. but i just prefer the fresh install to give me piece of mind and to make sure everything is fresh, dont want to discover something later done the road that will cause a re install especially with the new EULAs

 

[masteraleph]

yea im in the process of a fresh install... if the upgrade works then great.. but i just prefer the fresh install to give me piece of mind and to make sure everything is fresh, dont want to discover something later done the road that will cause a re install especially with the new EULAs

Amazingly enough, the entire EULA issue has been solved for a month.