Salta al contenuto principale

Switching operator systems

Thread needs solution

I'm running windows vista. Can I run full backup with Acronis True Image 2017? Then load Windows 7 pro and restore enough files to make it work.

0 Users found this helpful

The short answer is NO. You can transfer data files, but it is not possible to tranfer program/applications. I have a dim recollection that LapLink had a method of moving applications , but not sure if it is still available, what versions of Windows it supports or how much it costs.

You could try upgrading from Vista to Windows 7 Pro (but both would have to be either 32 or 64 versions). Also, Win 7 is nearing the end of extended support, so you should consider an update it to Win 7.1 (no sure if the update is still available) once you have done the upgrade.

I would be inclined to do a clean installation of Windows 7. I think there is a migration tool that will copy settings and data files for some apps (limited to Microsfoft I suspect). Not sure if there is one for Vista. This will make the process a little easier.

I would wait for more comments from other before proceeding.

It would also help if you provided information on the hardware (model number and/or model of the motherboard and the type and size of HDD your system has. In particular, if it is SATA or IDE.

Ian

Ian is correct, no, you can't just move apps and/or OS files - there's too much going on that you don't have access to such as mounted registry keys, services, dll's, driver differences ietc.  However, it is possible to "upgrade" to Windows 7, but read the articles from the 2 links down below so you're aware of what to expect.  Here's what I'd do.

1) Take a full disk backup "as is" of your VISTA build - just before you do anything. This is your safety net and roll back point should you want or need to abort and return to that point in time.

2) If possible, pull the original drive for safekeeping (safety net #2) and use a new drive.  Restore the backup to the new drive and work with that one as a test.  If this is not possible, at least you have your backup in case things go bad and you just continue on with the original hard drive.

3) Do an upgrade install of Windows 7 and see how it goes.  Some have luck, some have problems.  The Vista to 7 upgdrade isn't great, but you might be one of the luck ones.  

http://www.pcworld.com/article/247401/best_way_to_upgrade_vista_to_windows_7.html

http://www.pcworld.com/article/171432/windows_7_upgrade_guide.html?page=2

4) Otherwise, bite the bullet and load Win 7 fresh, get it configured how you want by installing all apps, modifying settings and transfering over indpendent data (documents, music, pictures, videos etc).  I'd take full disk backups with the offline recovery media along the way to give you backup points... 1 after the fresth install and all Windows updates applied... another 1 after all apps installed and configured.... another 1 after all data has been transferred.  

Last, why go from Vista to 7 (unless you have a a Win 7 license already to use), especially if you're going to be doing a clean install.  Best to bite the bullet and get Win 10 and start clean - what are you afraid of if you're going to shell out for an OS in the first place?  Personally, I love Windows 10 as much as I did 7, and in many regards, more-so.   If you're afraid of Windows 10  "phoning home" to the NSA or Cortana taking over your PC, you're paranoid, but it makes no difference.  Plus, you don't have to use a Windows Live (Hotmail) account and you don't have to enable Cortana either though so they're not really an issue anyway.  Being on the Internet and using Google (or any search engine) has already opened you up to vulnerabilties the second you made that connection to the Web... those that have the knowledge, willpower and desire to target you are more than capable of doing so, despite how secure we think we are.  Microsoft isnt' doing anyting that Google and Apple aren't already doing with the open access we allow them to our systems. 

I agree that you should seriously consider Windows 10. I do not like the native start button, so I use ClasicShell - you can customis things so they look much like what you are used to.

If you have some really ancient hardware, Win10 may not be able to find a driver. However, in such cases I have been able to use a Win7 or Win8 driver.

Ian