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#2900666 - 11/14/09 02:53 PM Driver and backup questions  
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Hey guys I'm sorry if I am asking questions that have readily available answers but my internet time right now is severely limited.

Question 1 - I've read that when I install Windows 7 (OEM System builder premium edition 32 bit) over my Vista I have to select a backup option. Can anyone tell me what this is? Is it part of the install or do I have to back up everything myself beforehand?



Question 2 - What drivers do I use for hardware? Are there plenty of drivers already out there or do I use Vista or XP? I mainly ask for my Audigy 2ZS Platinum sound card. I have not been able to get the native drivers and software to work properly under Vista.


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#2900683 - 11/14/09 03:21 PM Re: Driver and backup questions [Re: Uther]  
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The install will create a folder with all your old data in it. I would not trust that and would export your docs and videos and such to an external drive. Unless you trust Microsoft and the install to go without a hitch.

If Win 7 drivers are not available, like for your printer, use Vista drivers. Hardware audio was broken purposely by Microsoft beginning with Vista so there are some workarounds like Creative Alchemy drivers.

#2900743 - 11/14/09 04:49 PM Re: Driver and backup questions [Re: Uther]  
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Audigy 2ZS Platinum drivers: http://support.creative.com/downloads/we...erType=0#type_0

the Beta driver is newer and might be the one to use.

#2901206 - 11/15/09 03:00 PM Re: Driver and backup questions [Re: kramer]  
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Excellent, thanks


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