Is there a way to upgrade Vista to windows 7 or 8?

Original title: older computers upgrade

I have a really nice hp tower top that is configured for multimedia and I noticed after walking and part support for vista is over or soon will be. I have several computers and one with 10 windows, but I'm not impressed by 10. Is there a way to move from vista to windows 7 or 8 now? I would like a full erase and install all my programs are on an external drive for backup.

Hello

There is no free upgrade to one of them of Vista.

Windows 7:

Before purchasing Windows 7, follow these steps:

Go to your computer / computer laptop manufacturer Web site and see if Windows 7 drivers are available for your make and model computer / laptop.

If this is not available, Windows 7 will not properly work for you.

Run the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.

http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=20

Check if your specifications are compatible for Windows 7:

"Windows 7 system requirements"

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/products/system-requirements

"Windows 7 Compatibility Center" for software and hardware:

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/default.aspx

Windows 7 upgrade paths:

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772579 (v = ws.10) .aspx

«Installation and reinstallation of Windows 7»

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7

_______________________________

Windows 8.1.

Follow these steps before you upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows 8.1.

Check if the manufacturer of your computer/laptop has Windows 8 drivers available for your model.

If this is not available, Windows 8/8.1 not install and work properly for you.

There is a lot of information in this first link from Microsoft:

Download and run the Windows Upgrade Assistant 8.1 of to see if your machine is compatible Windows 8.1 and read the update for Windows 8.1: FAQ here

:

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/upgrade-to-Windows-8

"8.1 for Windows system requirements.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/system-requirements

________________________________

Windows 10.

Same thing; search for Windows 10 drivers.

https://www.Thurrott.com/Windows/Windows-10/3884/Windows-10-system-requirements

See you soon.

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