Install an upgrade of Vista or Win 7 from Xp or Vista: can I install the first then get updates then install or just install when the first is installed? And other related issues.

Firstly: I understand that Windows XP can have Windows Vista upgrades. Second, Windows 7 upgrades require Windows Vista not windows XP.

So:

-If I had to install Windows XP: I install the Vista upgrade right after? Or should I get all updates for XP first?

-If I had to install Windows Vista: I would like to install the Windows 7 upgrade right after? Or should I get the updates for Vista first?

-Would be recognized hardware in a laptop in the upgrade or installation of the version full? For example: I have a laptop. It is pre-loaded with the software and hardware that had specific software: for example: the modem, modem wireless and other things that the cell needs to function... But I had to make a back-up for the laptop, there was no installation cd and cd software. I know that Windows installs drivers that are ok. The material would be useless if?

Thank you.

"If it ain't broke...". "is well thought!

It is whether equipment manufacturers if they write Vists/etc drivers, or not.

And they often decide to sell more NEW material, instead of writing the most recent operating system drivers.

Microsoft depends a lot on what they provide.

See you soon.

Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

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