Using this Upgrade XP How does it ask for a previous install? Do you have to install Win 98 first or just have a Win 98 disk handy?
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In my experience, you need only have an OEM Microsoft install disc to validate using the upgrade. It will ask you to insert it during install, and after checking the OEM, it will resume XP installation.
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I wanted XP and got it including discs to reinstall it if necessary but the seller told me he could install 7 if desired.
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BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA BEFORE UPGRADING. To make sure your hardware is compatible with windows XP, you should check the windows 8 compatibility program NOT the 8.1 one. Google Download Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant . Some times the hardware may be compatible but the Upgrade may not work right, while reinstalling as new install with the upgrade disc would work on same computer.
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I downloaded the manual from asus. There's no mention of a memory upgrade.XP will around for a few more years. Too many computers have XP for it to go away any time soon.
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I think windows 7 is preinstalled but you are allowed to upgrade it to windows 8 for free. So when you boot it up the first time you will have win 7
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HiReally depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation.If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine.The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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Here's a link to Microsoft's upgrade page, they'll help you out with the exact information you need to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8.1:http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-from-windows-vista-xp-tutorial
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The others were windows 8, but that could change any time. Upgrading only requires a decent internet connection - the download is almost 4GB. It's free.If the upgrade doesn't show up right away in the windows store, install all of the windows updates you can install until there aren't any more. It should show up in the store as a part of the windows updates.
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The short answer is that it as if in only ever had windows 7 on it. The long answer is: It had vista on it, but I installed as a 'clean' install. I don't like 'upgrade' installations, so I always choose 'custom installation' when I get to the installation screen. You still keep your old files, it moves all the old data on the disc to a file called 'windows.old'.Hope that helps!
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Hello Linda, When I bought my current computer I requested Windows 7 as the OS. My computer "guru" suggested that I purchase the "professional" upgrade to W7 and then I could use all my older software. That is what I did and the older software works just fine, saving me a bundle! Anna
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You should be able to connect this drive and then redirect your download to this drive. You should be able to do this through the W7 download page or you could redirect your default download location through your browser. The bigger question to you will be whether you have enough room on your primary drive to do the upgrade.Another option would be to move most of your personal files from your original drive to this external drive freeing up space on your primary drive to download and upgrade Windows. Depends on what you want. Personally, I would at least use the external drive as a backup/copy for your personal files in case your upgrade goes badly. You should be able to connect this drive and then redirect your download to this drive. You should be able to do this through the W7 download page or you could redirect your default download location through your browser. The bigger question to you will be whether you have enough room on your primary drive to do the upgrade.Another option would be to move most of your personal files from your original drive to this external drive freeing up space on your primary drive to download and upgrade Windows. Depends on what you want. Personally, I would at least use the external drive as a... » Read More You should be able to connect this drive and then redirect your download to this drive. You should be able to do this through the W7 download page or you could redirect your default download location through your browser. The bigger question to you will be whether you have enough room on your primary drive to do the upgrade.Another option would be to move most of your personal files from your original drive to this external drive freeing up space on your primary drive to download and upgrade Windows. Depends on what you want. Personally, I would at least use the external drive as a backup/copy for your personal files in case your upgrade goes badly. « Show Less
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Yes, the install offers an upgrade or to do a full (clean) install which is what I did. If you're putting an SSD and hard drive in to your machine, don't connect the hard drive until after the install if you want the OS to be on the SSD. The installer can get confused if you have more than one drive available.
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It does not require a previous installation of Windows. It is not merely an upgrade, but a complete install. (I used mine to install a virtual machine of Windows using Parallels Desktop.)
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I used my switch between an older computer with Windows 98 Second Edition and a computer with XP Professional. I'm not sure about your situation.
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Well, mine came with Windows 7 installed and a disk with Windows 8, if you want to "upgrade" which I did not because older software will not work.
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Don't understand your question. Are you asking me how the computer works with the upgrade? I'm a little confuse.
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I only have XP but as I interpret their specs, XP is mentioned only as a minimum requirement and to assure people with old systems like mine that it will still work. Surely it will work with the newer ones.