Windows 7 question file carry over question? -

so if i install the beta as an upgrade to my current vista laptop then all my files get deleted? Or do they stay and i have to either back them up before august, or purchase the actual OS CD.

Back up your files before you perform the upgrade! I hope this post is made in time before you went along with the upgrade installation. When you perform an upgrade installation, your files are written over and you will need to reload the files from your back-up disc along with Vista once the Windows 7 Beta expires on Aug. 1, 2009. Your other option (if you have enough disk space) is to perform a clean installation. This option will allow you to dual boot Windows 7 alongside Vista. Once the Beta expires, you will then need to wipe out the Windows 7 partition and go back to using Vista. Here is a tutorial to walk you through this method. http://lifehacker.com/5126781/how-to-dua... Cheers, Jeff Windows Outreach Team