XP to Windows 7 caution

Discussion in 'PC Help Desk' started by Hught, Oct 8, 2009.

  1. Hught

    Hught Well-Known Member

    When I made the conversion I had to expand my hard drives (not because of Windows) so I did not have to deal with this. I am offering this caution note since I did recommend Windows 7 (I love it)
    The system for upgrading is complicated, but Vista owners can upgrade to the exactly comparable edition of Windows 7 while keeping all files, settings and programs in place.

    Unfortunately, XP owners, the biggest body of Windows users, won’t be able to do that. They’ll have to wipe out their hard disks after backing up their files elsewhere, then install Windows 7, then restore their personal files, then re-install all their programs from the original CDs or downloaded installer files. Then, they have to install all the patches and upgrades to those programs from over the years.
    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703298004574459293141191728.html
     
  2. ddrdan

    ddrdan Well-Known Member

    Two words - Dual Boot :jester::jester:

    Partition 20 GIG on the XP drive and load Win 7.
     

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