Migration from Windows 7 is a little simpler than Windows XP or Vista. Microsoft has finally decided to facilitate the updating, integrating an update tool for Windows 7 on the Windows DVD 8.1. The update allows to keep personal documents, without first putting on an external medium. But beware: you will still reinstall hand all the software you use every day in Windows 7. Here's how to do so.
Q: How do I create an installation key Windows 8.1?
R: Insert the disc or USB that contains Windows 8.1. If you do not have the original DVD, but you have the full ISO of Windows 8.1, use the application tool USB / DVD Windows 7 download . Launch the Tool application USB / DVD Download Windows 7, and click Browse. Head to the directory containing the Windows Installer 8.1 and has a file extension. ISO. Then select the USB key destination, where you will save the installation of Windows 8.1 files. Wait a few minutes before the key is created.
Q: What precautions should I take before I start?
A: In theory, no. During migration, the installation of Windows 8.1 tool will not format your C: partition, it will just simply reinstall over the new OS. However, if you want to exercise extreme caution, you can always copy all of your personal files (stored in libraries documents, images, videos, etc..) On external media. Do the same for the configuration of your browser, especially if you are not using Internet Explorer. Make a backup with MozBackup if you use Firefox, or use the synchronization tool integrated with Chrome if it is your primary browser. Finally, same for your emails: keep them with MozBackup (again) if you usually use Thundebird or via export messages and contacts function integrated to Outlook, Windows Mail, etc..
Q: how to start installing Windows 7?
A: Windows 7, no need to reboot the system to deploy Windows 8.1. You can do it directly from the desktop. Insert the USB key or DVD you created (or the original disc if you acquired in box) and let yourself be guided by the automatic installation of the OS. Remember however that this manipulation as long as they have an equivalent version of the two OS: Windows 7 32-bit Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 7 64-bit. Otherwise, you will need to restart your PC using the key or the installation DVD, and reformat the partition on which Windows 7 is installed. Finally, once the system is set up, you must reinstall all of your programs, including the Office suite if you use it.
