Make sure you have all the CDs or if you downloaded programs, back up any install files you have on an external drive. Windows 7 will put your data in a Windows.old file for you, but it won't reinstall your apps. Start by gathering all the installation files for all your applications. I recommend using Macrium Reflect it's a free download available from. Make a copy of your hard drive, just in case things go horribly wrong. It will tell you if you need to update your drivers or apps to make them work in 7.ģ. This is different than the upgrade adviser. Check the Windows 7 compatibility center. It will let you know if your computer can handle any version of Windows 7.Ģ. And afterward, Microsoft will forgive you your trespasses. Not to worry, we'll show you a couple ways to deal with the pain of installing Windows 7 on your XP machine. How dare you leave the Microsoft upgrade path? As a punishment, you can't upgrade directly from XP to 7 you have to do what's called a clean install, which means you have to jump through some hoops to keep your old data and programs. Many of you did not upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, but are planning to upgrade to Windows 7.
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