xp pro to windows 7

[oby]

what version is needed please

[JS]

"oby" > wrote in message
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> what version is needed please
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Windows 7 - Compare Editions

See: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare-editions

If you plan to run older XP software programs then you need at least Windows
7 Professional and hardware that can support "Windows Virtual PC":
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/default.aspx

If you plan to switch between multiple languages or use BitLocker then you
need Windows 7 Ultimate

More info on BitLocker Drive Encryption:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/bitlocker

Windows 7 Starter Edition:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare-editions

Windows 7 Enterprise:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/enterprise/products/windows-7-enterprise.aspx

Windows 7 system requirements:
http://windows.microsoft.com/systemrequirements


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[Ken Blake, MVP]

On Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:58:52 +0100, "oby" >
wrote:

> what version is needed please


There is no version with which you can upgrade Windows XP to Windows
7. You either have to do a clean installation of Windows 7 or do a
two-step upgrade (ugh!) first to Windows Vista, then to Windows 7.

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[Shenan Stanley]

oby wrote:
> what version is needed please

What do you mean?

If you plan on attempting to perform an in-place upgrade (not a clean
install) - you need to purchase 'Windows Vista' (Business or Ultimate) and
upgrade to that first then you could get 'Windows 7' (Professional or
Ultimate) and upgrade to that.

AFAIK - there is not (will not) be a direct upgrade path from Windows XP to
Windows 7. If you want to go straight from Windows XP to Windows 7, that
will be a *clean* install.

Now - you can purchase the upgrade licensed version of Windows 7 and use
Windows XP as the qualifying product - so you save money.

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