You are a desktop administrator for your organization.
Your organization has Windows 7 computers and wants to move to a Windows 8.1 solution. The organization purchases the licenses.
You need to migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 while ensuring that programs, settings, and files migrate as well.
What should you do?
A. Choose the Change the product key.
B. Choose a clean install and use Windows Easy Transfer.
C. Choose an upgrade after running setup.exe from the Windows 8.1 disk.
D. Choose a clean install from the Media boot without formatting.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation/Reference:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8 Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ
How do I update to Windows 8.1?
Here’s how to update to Windows 8.1 depending on the version of Windows you’re currently running:
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If you’re running Windows 7, you can buy and download Windows 8.1 using Windows 8.1 Upgrade Assistant. In Upgrade Assistant, you’ll have the option to install Windows 8.1 now, later, or using media with an ISO file or a USB flash drive.
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Will I be able to keep my files, settings, and apps?
If you start (boot) your PC from installation media that you created when you downloaded the ISO, such as a DVD or USB flash drive, you won’t be able to keep your apps, Windows settings, or personal files when you install Windows 8.1.
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If you’re running --> Windows 7
You can keep --> Personal files
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If you’re running Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP, all of your apps will need to be reinstalled using the original installation discs, or purchase confirmation emails if you bought the apps online.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-assistant-download-online-faq Upgrade Assistant: FAQ
Upgrade Assistant is a free download that scans your PC, desktop apps, and connected devices to see if they’ll work with a later version of Windows, and then provides a free compatibility report.
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It provides a compatibility report. The compatibility report lists your apps and devices that will work in Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, those that might not work or won’t be available, and what you can do to get them working again. You can save or print the compatibility report to use later. If some of your apps and devices aren’t listed, it might be because we don’t have compatibility info from the developer or manufacturer for that product yet.
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Note that after you upgrade, all of your compatible desktop apps will need to be reinstalled using the original installation discs, or purchase confirmation emails if you bought the apps online.
