can I safely upgrade windows xp to windows 7 ?
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Yes and no. This is for a new install. You will need to back up your data, and confirm all your software, hardware will work. There is a free program that will check your unit out at Microsoft. Download it run it and it will tell you what will or will not work. (Never had a problem upgrading a machine) Hope this helps.
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I was not able to up grade mind, I think it was a 10 year old lap top. The picture size would not fill out to full screen size. The old lap top would not allow a new or XP driver to allow this part of installation. I spent $95 for upgrade another $20 for memory and the Tech. had to put Windows XP back in so that my laptop would work. I could have went to Dell and for another $175 bought a new lap top with Windows 8 or 7 already installed, do the math.
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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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Hello, Yes, they have a legal copy of XP on the unit. We install Windows 7 on these units, but if you request it, we can re-install it with Windows XP Pro
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The upgrade versions will let you perform a clean install, only it will ask you to insert the genuine CD of an older OS during installation to verify you are actually upgrading. Microsoft certainly isn't going to take your word that you already have a copy! Save your money and buy the upgrade versions.
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You know what I'm curious of. If you can upgrade it to Windows Vista. My brother keeps saying I'll have to do it eventually and I wonder about that if what he says is true. Though with the introduction of so many netbooks carrying XP to the market, I wonder what Microsoft is going to do about their plans to stop updating XP.
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Hi Really 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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Yes. A Microsoft spokesperson stated that "Windows XP can still be installed and activated after end of support on April 8[, 2014]".
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A2: If Windows 7 retains support for as long as Windows XP did, Windows 7 will still be OK until 2022.
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I went from windows xp to windows 7 but I believe there is a product that let's you trsnsf r from windows 7. Just make sure you read the description
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No. An "upgrade" version requires a previous version to be existing (or at least have the installation disk(s) for the previous version). That said, XP is no longer supported and is vunerable to security attacks. MS is providing no further updates (as of April 2014). But if ou must have XP, then look for the "Full" version.
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I think it should. According to this website:http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_xp...it says Windows 7 Starter's limit on X86 (32-bit) is 2GB, unless Microsoft has some type of lock and forces you to upgrade their OS so you can utilize more memory.
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You will have to buy a different Operating System now. Windows won't give you the necessary updates for your computer and you won't be able to run any software. Support for XP ended in April 2014
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Here's a link from microsoft on your question.http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirementsWindows XP debuted in 2001. Microsoft Discontinued the OEM's for Windows XP in 2008. So at a glance without your system specs. I'd say your computer is at least 5 years old. Rather or not you can install it "I'd say you probably shouldn't unless you meet the recommended(not required) system requirements.
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If you had a windows 7 disk and key, it should not be a problem. Do a quick google search though. I know on the past the difference between xp and vista/7 there was a chipset driver that needed installed with it which lead to a giant hassle. As long as the chipsets are the same you are good to go.
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I don't know. I am just a very average user who had to update because Windows was no longer supporting XP
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Kade C. Your answer is probably the worst answer to a question I have ever seen. This is because no, they do not offer a Windows XP option to come with this computer. However, if you purchase the install disk for Windows XP, and clear the hard drives, yes, you could easily boot it with Windows XP instead of Windows 7. But, unless there is a VERY specific reason you want XP, please get Windows 7 instead. It's much more smooth and you will be far more pleased. Keep in mind, this is a "gaming" PC, so smooth is your best friend. :)
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Windows 7 is fine, tested and proven. I don't think XP will be a problem since it runs in 7.