10 Things can go wrong when ur upgrading ur system!

Upgrading to a new operating system can be a stressful experience. You try to make thing better when sometimes it just be a problem. In this article, we’ll look at some of those potential problems and explain how you can prevent them or work around them if they do occur.

#1: Insufficient hardware

Usually new OS use better hardware than the old one. For example XP may just use of a little memory and processor but not with Vista or & that may be use a lot.
HArdware that usually may be upgraded:

• Display (known as 3D card usually)
• Processor(may be intel or AMD)
• primary memory(ram) and secondary memory(hdd)

Suggestion: If u have to upgrade and costly more than buy a new computer, better u buy a new computer.

#2: Setup errors and freezes

Setup error happen when installation stop at the middle or corrupt. Usually happens when not enough HDD size, or slow processing memory (not enough RAM) or corrupted HDD. 

If u have a bad HDD or RAM, better replace with a good one. Sometimes problem occur because of the HDD driver missing. In some cases installing the driver for hardware before installing the OS may fix the problem.

#3: Driver problems

Driver problems are one of the most common problem after ur upgrading ur system.

Usually when ur realize that after u install new OS, the sound not functioning, or maybe u cannot connect to the internet(very suck).

The solution is simple: Just get the driver from the internet, or usually when u buy new computer u will get driver disk. Just install it. After u install all the driver, u just can fell nice.

#4: Activation error

This usually occurs when ur windows not genuine (whatever WGA or WAT). Simple solutions ever, got urself an original, IF the problem persist, just contact Microsoft.

You may be not want to be the one of piracy victim, huh?

#5: Application incompatibilities

Very common problem. Not all application that can be used in older OS can be use in the later one. For example, you may can play a game in XP but not in VIsta or 7. This is incompatibility occurence.

Solution: USE compatibilty mode for this application.(Dont worry this mode is available for newer OS).

HOW?: Just right click on the application that cannot works, select -Properties-, on the -Compatibility- tab, tick -Compatibility MOde- and select which of old OS that support the application.

#6: Wrong OS edition

This problem usually happen when u just buy a Windows but did not realize that they have many edition and version. Edition for windows usually have: Starter, Home, Home Premium and Ultimate. Each edition provide different content. You may check this out at Microsoft page.Version only consist of 32bit (or known as x86) or 64bit.
Solution: Check out first version and edition that covers ur needs

#7: Data loss

Data loss happens usually when u do clean installation for upgrading.
Solution: Backup ur important files regularly,and u can use certain software to find lost data or files.

#8: Performance problems

Usually the problem comes down to one of the items discussed above: insufficient hardware, the wrong drivers, application incompatibility, etc.

Solution: latest OS need appropriate hardware spec to run normally. Be sure to check requirement before upgrading.

#9: Permissions/access problems

You try to open a folder called Documents, but you get an “access denied” message. It may be that what you’re clicking on isn’t the Documents folder at all, but a “junction” or type of shortcut. Read more about that here.

You may be able to fix the problem by taking ownership of the object. You’ll need to be logged on as an administrator to do that. For more on how this works, see “Easier Way to Take Ownership and Grant Access Files or Directories in Vista.”

Another possibility is that the file or folder was encrypted with EFS in Windows XP. If you’ve now installed Windows Vista Home Basic or Home Premium edition, EFS isn’t fully supported. However, if you have the EFS certificate that was used to encrypt the file, you can decrypt it at the command prompt. For more information on how to do that, see “Troubleshoot “access denied” when opening files or folders.”

#10: Interface problems/learning curve

Later OS provide beautiful, complex interface but actually it is simple. Some person not used to new environment. How to overcome it? 2 ways. Explore all the new way of new OS OR customize interface to what are u comfortable.

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