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Before you begin an upgrade of Windows, always back up all user data

files! You can use the backup tools in Windows or a third-party tool, but

don’t skip this step.

To begin the upgrade of Windows, you should run the appropriate

program from the optical disc or USB drive. This usually means inserting a

Windows installation disc/disk into your system while your old OS is

running, which autostarts the installation program. The installation program

will ask you whether you want to perform an upgrade or a new installation; if

you select new installation, the program will remove the existing OS before

installing the new one.

NOTE Before starting an OS upgrade, make sure you have shut down all

other open applications.

Multiboot Installation

A third option that you need to be aware of is the dual-boot or multiboot

installation. This means your system has more than one Windows installation

and you may choose which installation to use when you boot your computer.

Every time your computer boots, you’ll get a menu asking you which version

of Windows you wish to boot (see Figure 11-13).

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