Windows XP Support Deadline – April 8, 2014 – Notes on Windows XP computer upgrades to Windows Vista!

Dell Laptop – backed up, load Vista, load programs/drivers, reload data – ran well

Gateway Laptop – backed up, load Vista – problems loading Service Pack 1 – needed to run Windows Vista updates first, load programs/drivers, reload data

HP Desktop – backed up data from another computer, load Vista – problems loading Service Pack 1 – needed to run Windows Vista updates first, load programs/drivers, reload data

Dell Desktop – troubles getting what I considered a reliable backup, this computer has a massive iTunes library. I decided to return this computer to customer without doing Windows Vista install, suggesting they secure a new/used Windows 7 computer with 1TB or more harddrive

Summary, I need to charge more for this service! I had forgotten how much of a change Windows XP to Windows Vista is for customers & how many questions they might have. I will separate the upgrade process from the training/question process for future upgrades.

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Ray Bowyer, Computer Consultant lives & works in the Boise, Idaho area & provides computer desktop & laptop repair, training, problem solving, computer networking, & virus removal for Boise, Meridian, Nampa, Caldwell & other Treasure Valley Idaho area small businesses, home offices & home computer users. Phone: (208) 631-7527. Email: consultant@raybowyer.com . Mailing Address: 1740 E. Fairview Ave., # 305, Meridian, ID 83642. Computer Repair & Services - Boise Idaho - Meridian Idaho. "Reducing computer frustration one problem at a time by providing computer TLC(Technical Loving Care)!"