Upgrade from Vista to 7 Help

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Mikeymike48

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Hi,

I am new to the forum and would very much appreciate some advice and help with installing 7 upgrade on my HP computer that currently has Vista and has crashed with the following indications:
1. Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically.
2. Problem signature - 01 - Auto Failover

This occurred after uploading some photos to my computer, which seems to be a common problem that causes this.

After reading some of the threads regarding this on this forum, this seems to be the only and best option since I Do Not have a Vista disk - did not come with one.

Being a novice at these things, may I ask a few questions:
1. First, can this be done?
2. Does the 7 disk walk you through the re-formatting of the hard drive as it installs?
3. Will I lose "My Documents" and, if so, is there ANY WAY to save them?

ANY HELP you could give this novice :huh: would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!

MIKEYMIKE
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT
Do you currently have a Windows 7 licence and disk? When a computer does not come with a disk, it has the disk built into the computer. This means that we can probably re-install without needing a disk. We can also probably get your documents and data backed up. This would mean that you would not need a Windows 7 disk. However, if you would like Windows 7, by all means, and we can help you install it.

Here is how I see it:

  • We save all of your documents. We use something called Ubuntu to do so. Don't worry about this yet. All will be revealed!
  • We then guide you through the re-installation of Vista WITHOUT a CD, or you provide a Windows 7 DVD, and we will guide you through installing that.
The choice is completely yours.

Thanks!

Richard
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 420
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 2.50GHz
    Motherboard
    Stock Dell 0TP406
    Memory
    4 gb (DDR2 800) 400MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512 MBytes)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1 x Dell 2007FP and 1 x (old) Sonic flat screen
    Screen Resolution
    1600 x 1200 and 1280 x 1204
    Hard Drives
    1 x 640Gb (SATA 300)
    Western Digital: WDC WD6400AAKS-75A7B0

    1 x 1Tb (SATA 600)
    Western Digital: Caviar Black, SATA 6GB/S, 64Mb cache, 8ms
    Western Digital: WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device
    PSU
    Stock PSU - 375W
    Case
    Dell XPS 420
    Cooling
    Stock Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell Bluetooth
    Mouse
    Advent Optical ADE-WG01 (colour change light up)
    Internet Speed
    120 kb/s
    Other Info
    ASUS USB 3.0 5Gbps/SATA 6Gbps - PCI-Express Combo Controller Card (U3S6)
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