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Upgrade to Windows 7
Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from
XP to Windows 7. If, as the press report, Vista has been an unmitigated disaster for the company and uptake from XP to Vista has been somewhat poor, getting upgraded from XP to win 7 as simply as poosible should of been number one priority. I've signed up for the trial and was impressed with windows 7. I would like to upgrade and not do a clean install. I wish to preserve existing programs. I have a significant number which have been installed for a year or more. I've used free online updates as well as paid for updates. A lot of work starting from scratch again and not sure situation with paid for updates, if starting from scratch again. What is the reason for not providing an upgrade version?. Will there be a change of heart and one offered? As much as I'd like to change, I'll stay with XP |
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barrowhill wrote: Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from XP to Windows 7. XP can be upgraded to Win7 but it has to be a clean install rather than straight upgrade. This is because Microsoft was required to allow other browsers to run seamlessly on win7 and therefore, IE doesn't have to be the default browser. This, according to M$, was only possible if there was a clean install. There is simply no other reasons. It is all to do with legal matters and anti-tust matters. M$ is considered to be a serious threat to competition. I wonder WHY? I leave this to you the consumers. This, in my view, is a good thing because I always like to have a clean install of the new OS. hth |
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My experience is that upgrading a Windows OS from one fundamental type to another (e.g. 3.1 to 95, 98 to 2000 or XP to 7) is not a good idea. Even the relatively minor upgrade from 2000 to XP leaves you with an incorrectly-named Windows folder. A fresh install will involve more work, true, but if your computers are near-identical this could be mitigated by using a prebuilt rollout instead of separate installs. "barrowhill" wrote: Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from XP to Windows 7. If, as the press report, Vista has been an unmitigated disaster for the company and uptake from XP to Vista has been somewhat poor, getting upgraded from XP to win 7 as simply as poosible should of been number one priority. I've signed up for the trial and was impressed with windows 7. I would like to upgrade and not do a clean install. I wish to preserve existing programs. I have a significant number which have been installed for a year or more. I've used free online updates as well as paid for updates. A lot of work starting from scratch again and not sure situation with paid for updates, if starting from scratch again. What is the reason for not providing an upgrade version?. Will there be a change of heart and one offered? As much as I'd like to change, I'll stay with XP |
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You can upgrade from XP to Windows 7 and kept my applications, files, etc.
The key thing is you need a Vista DVD (keycode not required, just the Vista DVD) See: http://www.pagestart.com/xpwin7inplaceupgrade01.html -- JS http://www.pagestart.com "barrowhill" wrote in message ... Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from XP to Windows 7. If, as the press report, Vista has been an unmitigated disaster for the company and uptake from XP to Vista has been somewhat poor, getting upgraded from XP to win 7 as simply as poosible should of been number one priority. I've signed up for the trial and was impressed with windows 7. I would like to upgrade and not do a clean install. I wish to preserve existing programs. I have a significant number which have been installed for a year or more. I've used free online updates as well as paid for updates. A lot of work starting from scratch again and not sure situation with paid for updates, if starting from scratch again. What is the reason for not providing an upgrade version?. Will there be a change of heart and one offered? As much as I'd like to change, I'll stay with XP |
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Beginning with Vista Microsoft changed the platform upon which the OS was
designed and continued with Windows 7. Windows XP "permitted" applications to be installed which performed administrative functions and had the ability to change/alter system files - design changes included requiring applications to be installed with "standard user" rights to protect the system. Keep in mind that change began with XP - there were applications that ran under 98 but not XP. Regarding XP and Windows, you cannot upgrade from XP to Windows 7 however, you can "migrate" data, documents, files and application settings -NOTE: application settings not the application themselves, meaning the applications must be reinstalled. Data is migrated by use of the Windows file and Settings Wizard or the Users State Migration Tool (USMT) Information readily available via the Microsoft TechNet Site. As an option you can upgrade as follows XP Vista Windows 7. |
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Just a couple of additional points. If the user goes for a XP-Vista-7
upgrade DO NOT start this unless the XP machine state is imaged. I've attempted a number of these dual updates and only give it a 50% chance of success. Even with OS automatic rollback you could end up with an unbootable/unusable PC. You would want to be able to continue to use the PC running Windows XP. So far the only major issue with 7 upgrades is a lack of some Intel chipset video drivers. This is especially true with some notebooks that have Intel Chipset video. There are lots of web sites that have workarounds and modified .Inf files to get around the issue. Be sure before starting the upgrade that you've verified all your hardware has Seven drivers. "Al" wrote in message ... Beginning with Vista Microsoft changed the platform upon which the OS was designed and continued with Windows 7. Windows XP "permitted" applications to be installed which performed administrative functions and had the ability to change/alter system files - design changes included requiring applications to be installed with "standard user" rights to protect the system. Keep in mind that change began with XP - there were applications that ran under 98 but not XP. Regarding XP and Windows, you cannot upgrade from XP to Windows 7 however, you can "migrate" data, documents, files and application settings -NOTE: application settings not the application themselves, meaning the applications must be reinstalled. Data is migrated by use of the Windows file and Settings Wizard or the Users State Migration Tool (USMT) Information readily available via the Microsoft TechNet Site. As an option you can upgrade as follows XP Vista Windows 7. |
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There is a way, but expensive, buy vista, upgrade to Vista, then buy W 7 and
you can upgrade, personally with a new OS, I would wait till they have gotten out the bugs, I have the RC7 and I've read some horror stories about the RM, and the version released to the public. I'm gonna wait for a bit longer and then do a clean install, a lot less problems I expect. "barrowhill" wrote: Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from XP to Windows 7. If, as the press report, Vista has been an unmitigated disaster for the company and uptake from XP to Vista has been somewhat poor, getting upgraded from XP to win 7 as simply as poosible should of been number one priority. I've signed up for the trial and was impressed with windows 7. I would like to upgrade and not do a clean install. I wish to preserve existing programs. I have a significant number which have been installed for a year or more. I've used free online updates as well as paid for updates. A lot of work starting from scratch again and not sure situation with paid for updates, if starting from scratch again. What is the reason for not providing an upgrade version?. Will there be a change of heart and one offered? As much as I'd like to change, I'll stay with XP |
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You cannot upgrade to Win7 from Win7 beta, be it Win7 RC or Win7 RTM.
Upgrading from Windows XP to Windows 7 http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...p-to-windows-7 Moving to Windows 7 FAQ http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/win...ows-7-faq.aspx -- ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear) MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002 www.banthecheck.com barrowhill wrote: Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from XP to Windows 7. If, as the press report, Vista has been an unmitigated disaster for the company and uptake from XP to Vista has been somewhat poor, getting upgraded from XP to win 7 as simply as poosible should of been number one priority. I've signed up for the trial and was impressed with windows 7. I would like to upgrade and not do a clean install. I wish to preserve existing programs. I have a significant number which have been installed for a year or more. I've used free online updates as well as paid for updates. A lot of work starting from scratch again and not sure situation with paid for updates, if starting from scratch again. What is the reason for not providing an upgrade version?. Will there be a change of heart and one offered? As much as I'd like to change, I'll stay with XP |
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Guys,
Thanks for all your input; most imformative and clarifies the position on why no XP to Windows 7 upgrade version. The obvious solution as indicated by JS is via Vista Route. I have no wish to use Vista on my PC's so will use a friends copy to upgrade to Vista first, then immediately upgrade to Windows 7. I note all the warnings and already have mirrored disks so can always revert to XP if upgrade(s) go pear shaped. **** One major issue ***** I've downloaded from the microsoft site the Vista Upgrade Advisor software but this fails to run !?! It get to say 7/8th's installed then pops up a windows asking to insert the Vista Upgrade disk because it's looking for a feature?????? I've run on two PC's with same result. I've downloaded the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and this installed OK. I'm seeing no real issues in the report. Hardware OK. Only a hardware and software updates required. Only the odd program not compatible but these should of been deleted anyway as no longer used. Can I assume that if Win 7 Upgrade Advisor running OK the info would be similar for Vista Upgrade?? "barrowhill" wrote: Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from XP to Windows 7. If, as the press report, Vista has been an unmitigated disaster for the company and uptake from XP to Vista has been somewhat poor, getting upgraded from XP to win 7 as simply as poosible should of been number one priority. I've signed up for the trial and was impressed with windows 7. I would like to upgrade and not do a clean install. I wish to preserve existing programs. I have a significant number which have been installed for a year or more. I've used free online updates as well as paid for updates. A lot of work starting from scratch again and not sure situation with paid for updates, if starting from scratch again. What is the reason for not providing an upgrade version?. Will there be a change of heart and one offered? As much as I'd like to change, I'll stay with XP |
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After trial and error here is what I would recommend to anyone who
wants to switch to Windows 7 but would like to have the option of using xp for selected programs. Two assumptions - Your computer is suitable for Windows 7 and you have a spare Sata port. 1) Buy a 3.5 inch hard disk enclosure with eSata output 2) Buy a NEW sata hard disk. 3) Buy OEM version of windows 7 Home Premium Remove the primary hard disk from your computer and install it in the 3.5 inch etata enclosure. Install the eSATA bracket on your computer and connect to the spare Sata port. Connect the eSata output to your hard disk. Install the new hard disk in your system Install windows 7 on this. Install Vista boot pro. http://www.vistabootpro.org/ Shut off your computer Power up the esata disk enclosure. Reboot. Determine what letter is taken by the xp in the eSata drive Run Vista Boot Pro Go to manage OS entries Go to manage OS entries and add Windows xp Reboot. YOu will now have menu of Windows 7 or XP It will be like having 2 separate computers. ES |
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Thanks for all your input; most imformative and clarifies the position on
why no XP to Windows 7 upgrade version. Whaddya mean? cf. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/w...p-to-windows-7 If you wanna do an "in-place" upgrade from WinXP to Win7, that's just not possible. Please post any further Upgrade questions he http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...nstall/threads barrowhill wrote: Guys, Thanks for all your input; most imformative and clarifies the position on why no XP to Windows 7 upgrade version. The obvious solution as indicated by JS is via Vista Route. I have no wish to use Vista on my PC's so will use a friends copy to upgrade to Vista first, then immediately upgrade to Windows 7. I note all the warnings and already have mirrored disks so can always revert to XP if upgrade(s) go pear shaped. **** One major issue ***** I've downloaded from the microsoft site the Vista Upgrade Advisor software but this fails to run !?! It get to say 7/8th's installed then pops up a windows asking to insert the Vista Upgrade disk because it's looking for a feature?????? I've run on two PC's with same result. I've downloaded the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and this installed OK. I'm seeing no real issues in the report. Hardware OK. Only a hardware and software updates required. Only the odd program not compatible but these should of been deleted anyway as no longer used. Can I assume that if Win 7 Upgrade Advisor running OK the info would be similar for Vista Upgrade?? "barrowhill" wrote: Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from XP to Windows 7. If, as the press report, Vista has been an unmitigated disaster for the company and uptake from XP to Vista has been somewhat poor, getting upgraded from XP to win 7 as simply as poosible should of been number one priority. I've signed up for the trial and was impressed with windows 7. I would like to upgrade and not do a clean install. I wish to preserve existing programs. I have a significant number which have been installed for a year or more. I've used free online updates as well as paid for updates. A lot of work starting from scratch again and not sure situation with paid for updates, if starting from scratch again. What is the reason for not providing an upgrade version?. Will there be a change of heart and one offered? As much as I'd like to change, I'll stay with XP |
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"barrowhill" wrote in message ... Guys, Thanks for all your input; most imformative and clarifies the position on why no XP to Windows 7 upgrade version. The obvious solution as indicated by JS is via Vista Route. I have no wish to use Vista on my PC's so will use a friends copy to upgrade to Vista first, then immediately upgrade to Windows 7. I note all the warnings and already have mirrored disks so can always revert to XP if upgrade(s) go pear shaped. **** One major issue ***** I've downloaded from the microsoft site the Vista Upgrade Advisor software but this fails to run !?! It get to say 7/8th's installed then pops up a windows asking to insert the Vista Upgrade disk because it's looking for a feature?????? I've run on two PC's with same result. I've downloaded the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor and this installed OK. I'm seeing no real issues in the report. Hardware OK. Only a hardware and software updates required. Only the odd program not compatible but these should of been deleted anyway as no longer used. Can I assume that if Win 7 Upgrade Advisor running OK the info would be similar for Vista Upgrade?? "barrowhill" wrote: Can someone explain why Micr$oft have not provided an upgrade solution from XP to Windows 7. If, as the press report, Vista has been an unmitigated disaster for the company and uptake from XP to Vista has been somewhat poor, getting upgraded from XP to win 7 as simply as poosible should of been number one priority. I've signed up for the trial and was impressed with windows 7. I would like to upgrade and not do a clean install. I wish to preserve existing programs. I have a significant number which have been installed for a year or more. I've used free online updates as well as paid for updates. A lot of work starting from scratch again and not sure situation with paid for updates, if starting from scratch again. What is the reason for not providing an upgrade version?. Will there be a change of heart and one offered? As much as I'd like to change, I'll stay with XP I still like XP Pro, so I purchased a 350 GB HD ($60), and installed Win 7 there. The upgrade found my XP with no problem and now I have a dual boot system. That works for me. |
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