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Originally Posted by monster
It seems that keeping your programs is only possible when upgrading to the very next version of Windows. The farther apart between the two versions (service packs may also be a factor), the less you get to keep.
For example, if you're on Windows Vista, and you want to upgrade to Windows 8.1 and still keep your programs, you will have to first upgrade to Windows 7, then to Windows 8, and finally to Windows 8.1.
Some other details:
Upgrade paths to Windows 8 and Windows 8.1: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../jj203353.aspx
Upgrade paths to Windows 7: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l...(v=WS.10).aspx |
Interesting. Then, I assume, in order to upgrade from XP I'd have to go vista -> 7 -> 8 -> 8.1 (is this a different thing, or just a service pack that I'd have to wait a few minutes to download?) -> 9?
Seems rather asinine. Windows, want me to upgrade to 9? Let me actually upgrade from XP directly instead of forcing a fresh install.