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  The upgrade from XP 64bit to Vista 64bit will require you to perform a clean installation.

   

  Yes, make sure that you have backed up all important data, personal files and program installation files.

   

  Windows Vista Help: Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows Vista:
  http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/51ff932f-a9b4-4015-a847-09bfac51a18f1033.mspx
  

  
   

   

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  Ronnie Vernon
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  Friday, May 23, 2008 9:04 PM

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  Hi,

   

  You can use Windows Easy Transfer to back up and restore your files and program settings. However, please note that some programs may not work properly on Windows Vista if they are incompatible with Windows Vista.

   

  Windows Easy Transfer

  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/easytransfer.mspx

   

  How to use Windows Easy Transfer to migrate files and settings from one Windows-based computer to another Windows Vista-based computer

  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928634/

   

  Hope it helps.

   

  Tim Quan - MSFT

   

  Monday, May 26, 2008 2:42 AM

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