Can I install it without removing any programs and files?

Is it possible to install Lion without removing programs, files, plugins?
Or Is there only an option for a clean install?
Thanks

You can just upgrade without removing programs But if you have Photoshop, they advise you disable plugins. Programs that run under Power Macs (use Rosetta) won't work after upgrade e.g MS Office 2004, Photoshop 2 (not sure about PS 3),  Also Before you install lion Make A copy of your Lion App using Disc Utility (not Direct from Finder) on to a DVD or USB Flash. Here's the link to tell you how to do it
    http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20080989-263/how-to...
If you install without doing this first you will lose the Lion App and won't be able to reinstall in the future

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